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Weekday Walkers

The Weekday Walkers

What started as just two of us before Covid has now grown into a lively group of 16 (at the time of writing)!

We’re not a breakaway group—just a bunch of early risers who love getting out for a walk before the day’s chores begin. Although it was decided at the 2025 A.G.M. that the Weekday Walkers would remain separate from the Fleckney Walking Club, our insurance policy covers all F.W.C. Members and Guests on any walk.

We typically set off at 8:30 a.m. from Fleckney Village car park (///loses.always.huts) for a 1.5 to 2.5-hour walk. There’s usually no set route until we see who’s joining, have a quick discussion, and then head off!

We have a variety of local routes ranging from 3 to 6 miles, but sometimes, we venture further afield and explore new and longer routes. Weather plays a big role in our plans, and on some days, we decide to stay in.

For those looking for more of a challenge, we occasionally embark on much longer walks—anywhere from 9 to 14 miles—which can take most of the day. We treat these as exploratory walks, much like a recce for Sunday hikes.

We stay connected via a WhatsApp group, which usually becomes active around 8:00 a.m.

Want to join us? Just email walking@fleckney.online with your name and phone number, and you will be added to the group!

Some of our "set routes"

Towards Arnesby

Canal Walks

Kathy Kilsby

Sunday March 30, 2025 09:30

All Sunday walks start with a gathering at Fleckney Village car park (///loses.always.huts) at 9:30 a.m.

Great Oxendon, Braybrooke, Arthingworth

Leader: Kathy Kilsby

A Scenic Ramble Through History and Countryside

This adventure begins with a scenic 12-mile drive to the charming village of Great Oxendon, where we’ll park near the start of our walk on Main Street (///shears.rolled.motive). Our journey kicks off by heading north along a picturesque footpath, soon merging with the Jurassic Way—or the Midshire or Macmillan Way, depending on your preferred name. Take your pick!

After tackling a few stiles and passing the historic Waterloo Lodge, we strike northeast towards Braybrooke, a small yet fascinating village with a history stretching back to the Domesday Book. Entering the village itself, we pick up Griffin Road and pass The Swan, a delightful Everard’s pub. It’s a perfect summer spot for a drink outdoors, though, alas, we’ll be too early for a tipple! Instead, we push on southward along Griffin Road, where the pavement disappears, and we find ourselves on a peaceful country lane.

At the T-junction ahead, the next phase of our adventure reveals itself—marked by a white gate to the left. Step through (or take the cattle grid if you fancy a challenge), and it’s the Midshires Way all the way to Arthingworth, where the legendary Bull’s Head and a well-earned refreshment await. To reach the pub, follow the fork left after the church, and it will soon rise into view on the right.

Recharged and refreshed, we retrace our steps to the fork and then veer left through the village along Oxendon Road. This gradually transforms from a proper road into little more than a country track, meandering through open fields. Despite its humble state, it still retains the name Oxendon Road and eventually meets the A508—though we’ll take a detour before that, turning right onto the dismantled railway track that leads us northward back to Oxendon.

As for the final stretch? That’s in Kathy’s capable hands! Whichever way we go, it won’t be long before we’re back on Main Street, ready for our journey home.

The Route at a Glance

📏 Distance: Approximately 7.5 miles
🌿 Terrain: Mostly firm underfoot, with a few stiles but minimal mud
⛰️ Elevation: A gentle climb out of Braybrooke, but otherwise quite forgiving
🍻 Pit Stops: The Bull’s Head, Arthingworth (plus The Swan, if you fancy a return visit!)

For those who prefer a shorter option, Braybrooke Road offers a direct route back to the cars—or, if you’re feeling sociable, a detour to The George on Harborough Road.

So, lace up your boots, soak in the countryside, and enjoy a walk that blends history, nature, and a well-earned pint (or two!).

General information:

The Fleckney Walking Club meet every other Sunday for a walk of about 6 to 9 miles with a pub stop somewhere along the route.
What3Words is used to pinpoint start and other relevant locations for the walks.
We leave Fleckney village car park at 9:30 a.m. (///loses.always.huts).
For these walks you are advised to wear good quality walking boots and carry weatherproof clothing.
We suggest you also bring refreshments as a coffee stop and/or a picnic stop is also usually on the cards.
For those who are car sharing to walks outside of Fleckney, passengers are requested to subsidise their driver by the amount of 20p per mile (one way). For example, if the start of the walk was 10 miles from Fleckney the fee would be 10 x 20p = £2.

If you fancy leading a walk, there are plenty of ideas for walks here.

During the summer months we also have Thursday evening walks of about 4 to 5 miles in length.
These generally start and end at a not-too-distant village pub!
We meet at the village car park, by 7 p.m. (///loses.always.huts).

In the event of a walk being cancelled due to inclement weather (or any other reason) the walk leader will communicate the cancellation to club members by email and be at the start meeting point to advise anyone who turned up regardless.

The annual cost to join the Fleckney Walking Club is £10 (Sundays and Thursdays) or £5 (Thursdays only) payable on your first walk.

You can find The Fleckney Walking Club Group on Facebook. This is a private group but you are welcome to apply to join us.

If you would like to join this walk then please fill out the form below and press the Submit button.
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