Walks around Coalville and Ashby de la Zouch

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1 Walks around Coalville and Ashby de la Zouch Thu 17 Sep, Ghost Walk, 7.30pm-9pm Access Grace Dieu is steeped in history and renowned as one of the most haunted places in Leics. During the walk there will be a talk on local phenomenon and spiritual activity. Bring cameras, torches, and wear suitable footwear. Over 14s only, all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential. Maximum of 15 people. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: 3.00 payable to walk leader on evening. Meeting: The Bulls Head Public House Car Park, Thringstone. Toilets. Organised by: NW Leicestershire District Council Sun 20 Sep, Nordic Walking Learn the Basics, 9.30am-12 noon or 2pm 3 miles (optional 6.5 miles), Grading: Leisurely Learn the basics of Nordic Walking. Following a break for refreshments (bring your own or these can be purchased) participants can continue to complete a 6.5 mile circuit. Families with children over 13 welcome. Booking Essential. Limited places. Contact: / Answerphone. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Moira Furnace Use upper car park by café/amenities. Toilets, Bring lunch, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Synergy Proactive Sun 20 Sep, Staunton Harold Old Tracks New Trails, 10.30am-2pm 6.5 miles, Grading: Moderate The walk will include a section of the Ticknall tramway at Heath End, continuing through South Wood onto the Ivanhoe Way passing ancient fishponds and a deer park. The return is on new surfaced cycleways through the Jaguar walnut plantations. Contact: Answerphone. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Ferrers Centre car park Staunton Harold Hall, Ashby de la Zouch. Toilets, Bring lunch, Dogs welcome, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome. Organised by: Over The Hill Walking Club Sun 20 Sep, Grace Dieu Priory Promenade, 3pm-5pm This gentle walk will take you through the Priory and surrounding woodland which is both recreational and educational. Contact: Cost: 3 per person to Grace Dieu Priory Trust. Meeting: Bulls Head Pub Car park, Thringstone Car parking free courtesy of the landlord. Organised by: Friends of Grace Dieu Priory Tue 22 Sep, Health Walk, 10am-11am Access Gentle walk taking in local view points. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Sence Valley, Ibstock. Dogs welcome. Organised by: NW Leicestershire District Council Tue 22 Sep, Ashby Canal Walk, 2pm-3.30pm This easy going walk will take a look at the original and proposed route of the Ashby Canal around the village of Measham. Light refreshments available after the walk at Measham Station. Dogs on leads and children welcome. Stout footwear recommended. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Measham Library Car park - bottom of High Street. Dogs welcome, Families welcome. Organised by: Measham Community Office Wed 23 Sep, Swannington Incline and Hough Windmill, 10am-1pm 6 miles, Grading: Moderate Non-members are welcome to join this Ramblers Assoc. walk. If you want to walk regularly, how about joining. See for more details. Contact: please view on website Meeting: Snibston Discovery Park - Grid reference SK Organised by: East Midlands Ramblers Thu 24 Sep, Health Walk, 9am-10am

2 Access Gentle walk taking in local view points. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Donisthorpe Woodland Centre, Donisthorpe. Dogs welcome. Organised by: NW Leicestershire District Council Fri 25 Sep, Melbourne / Staunton Harold, 10am-1pm 6 miles, Grading: Leisurely Non-members are welcome to join this Ramblers Assoc. walk. If you want to walk regularly, how about joining. See for more details. Contact: please view on website Meeting: Melbourne Church - Grid Reference: SK Organised by: East Midlands Ramblers Fri 25 Sep, Billa Barra Walk, 12pm-2.30pm 5 miles, Grading: Leisurely The walk takes in Billa Barra Lane, Stanton Under Bardon, Billa Barra Hill, Miners Way and around Cliff Hill Quarry. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Billa Barra Hill Car Park (Pay and display)dogs welcome. Organised by: NW Leicestershire District Council Sat 26 Sep, Around Coalville, 10am-2.30pm 8.5 miles, Grading: Moderate An exploration of the surprisingly varied countryside and developing National Forest around Coalville. Contact: Cost: FREE. Meeting: NW Leicestershire Council Offices car park, off Whitwick Road (Pay and display). Toilets, Bring lunch, Come by bus. Organised by: Coalville Ramblers Sun 27 Sep, The Mining Heritage Trail, 10am-3pm 10 miles, Grading: Moderate This walk follows the waymarked Mining Heritage Trail, with some very minor additions making it 10 easy miles. It is hoped that the Swannington Heritage Trust may open up Hough Mill windmill as part of the walk. Contact: or Cost: FREE. Meeting: Snibston Discovery Park (SK458163). Toilets, Bring lunch, Come by bus. Organised by: Loughborough Ramblers Sun 27 Sep, Cademan to Swannymote Woods, 2pm-4pm 3 miles, Grading: Leisurely Walk to include history information on the De Lisle family, and their influence in the area, and the building of the nearby Mount St Bernards Abbey, Everards Tower and the Calvary. Cost: 2 donations to Friends of Thringstone. Brochures are available. Contact: Daytime only. Meeting: The Green at Thringstone limited parking. Dogs welcome. Organised by: Friends of Thringstone Walks around Hinckley and Market Bosworth Sat 19 Sep, An easy 4 mile walk round Burbage Common., 1.30pm-4.00pm 4 miles, Grading: Leisurely A pleasant walk round the woods and fields of Burbage Common. Contact: Cost: FREE. Meeting: Burbage Common Visitors centre. Toilets, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome. Organised by: Hinckley Ramblers and Lets Walk Hinckley Sun 20 Sep, Battle of Bosworth Guided Walks, 11am & 2pm & 3.30pm 2km, Grading: Easy Access A walk with one of Bosworth's knowledgeable and experienced guides, bringing the events of the Battle of Bosworth 1485 to life Booking Essential. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: Adult 3, Concs 2, Family (2+2) 8, Family (1+2) 5. Meeting: Bosworth Battlefield Centre courtyard Parking at Bosworth Battlefield (Pay and display). Toilets, Dogs welcome, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs. Organised by: Leicestershire County Council

3 Thu 24 Sep, Walk from Sutton Cheney, woods, fields and canal, 10.00am-3.00 pm 8 miles, Grading: Moderate Pleasant walk through Leicestershire countryside, past fishing lakes, villages etc. Contact: Cost: FREE. Meeting: Sutton Cheney Wharf. Toilets, Bring lunch, Bring Binoculars. Organised by: Hinckley Ramblers and Lets Walk Hinckley Thu 24 Sep, Ambion Way & Stoke Golding, 10.30am-2pm 7 miles, Grading: Moderate Starting from the Battlefield Centre Visitor Centre near Sutton Cheney, following the waymarked Ambion Way, the route includes woodland, rolling farmland and the Ashby Canal. Contact: Cost: FREE. Meeting: Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre car park. Toilets, Bring lunch. Organised by: Coalville Ramblers Thu 24 Sep, Battle of Bosworth Guided Walks, 2pm-3.30pm 2km, Grading: Easy Access A walk with one of Bosworth's knowledgeable and experienced guides, bringing the events of the Battle of Bosworth 1485 to life Booking Essential. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: Adult 3, Concs 2, Family (2+2) 8, Family (1+2) 5. Meeting: Bosworth Battlefield Centre courtyard Parking at Bosworth Battlefield (Pay and display). Toilets. Dogs welcome, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs. Organised by: Leicestershire County Council Sat 26 Sep, A pleasant walk from Earl Shilton., p.m-4.30pm 5 miles, Grading: Leisurely A pleasant walk from Earl Shilton, on field paths and bridleways, to Kirkby Mallory, with its interesting church. Contact: Cost: FREE. Meeting: Earl Shilton Co-op car park Bring Binoculars, Come by bus. Organised by: Hinckley Ramblers and Lets Walk Hinckley Sun 27 Sep, Hoo Hills and Temple Mill, 10am-12noon 4 miles, Grading: Leisurely Exploring the beautiful countryside between Congerstone and Wellsborough. Contact: Cost: FREE. Meeting: Outside Horse & Jockey Public House, Congerstone Please park considerately in roads nearby. Dogs welcome, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome. Organised by: Carlton Parish Council Sun 27 Sep, Battle of Bosworth Guided Walks, 11am & 2pm-12.30pm & 3.30pm 2km, Grading: Easy Access A walk with one of Bosworth's knowledgeable and experienced guides, bringing the events of the Battle of Bosworth 1485 to life Booking Essential. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: Adult 3, Concs 2, Family (2+2) 8, Family (1+2) 5. Meeting: Bosworth Battlefield Centre courtyard Parking at Bosworth Battlefield (Pay and display). Toilets, Dogs welcome, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs. Organised by: Leicestershire County Council Walks near Leicester - North & East Walking Week Main Launch, 10am Watermead Country Park (Pay and display) A selection of walks all starting at King Lear s car park at 10am, preceded by a short official launch. The choice includes walks around the country park and ones radiating off into the surrounding countryside and into Leicester city. Sat 19 Sep, Reedbed Nature Reserve Guided Walk, 10am-. Grading: Easy Discover the wildlife to be found within this wonderful reserve. Booking Essential. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: Adult 3, Concession 2, Family (2+2) 8, Family (1+2) 5. Meeting: King Lear's car park, Watermead Country Park (Pay and display).

4 Toilets, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome. Organised by: Leicestershire County Council Countryside Service Sat 19 Sep, Health walk around Watermead, 10am-11am 2 miles, Grading: easy Health walk for people wishing to do a little exercise around a lovely area. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Watermead Country Park north car park (near Hope and Anchor, Syston) (Pay and display). Toilets, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome. Sat 19 Sep, Watermead to Belgrave Gardens and Good Food Fair, 10am-12:30pm 5 miles, Grading: Leisurely A walk through Watermead North, South and Ecology Park, following the River Soar to Belgrave Gardens and Hall, where the Good Food Fair is being held. Walkers are welcome to sample the food before making the return route. Limited to 20 places. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: King Lears Lake car park, Watermead Country Park (Pay and display). Toilets, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Leicester City Council, Parks Services Sat 19 Sep, Canal, lakes and riverside walk, 10am-2.30pm 8.5 miles, Grading: Moderate Starting along the Grand Union Canal, we then follow footpaths to Syston Mill and join the River Soar. We proceed to Cossington village and church, then, continue to Sileby Marina. Once across the River Soar we walk towards a garden centre before emerging onto the old Leicester to Loughborough Road. We leave the road and walk towards Cossington Mill. Then, proceed to Wanlip village and enter Watermead Park, looking at King Lear's Lake and the Reed bed area. Stout walking boots recommended. Families with children over 12years welcome. Cost: FREE. Meeting: King Lear's car park, Watermead Country Park (Pay and display). Toilets, Bring lunch, Dogs welcome, Bring Binoculars. Organised by: Leicestershire Footpath Association Mon 21 Sep, Billesdon Healthy Walk, 10.30am-11.30am available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Billesdon Baptist Church Car Park. Wed 23 Sep, Queniborough, South Croxton and Gaddesby, 10am-2pm 7.5 miles, Grading: Moderate Starting from the picturesque village of Queniborough this walk explores the western fringes of scenic East Leicestershire through South Croxton and Gaddesby. Contact: Cost: FREE. Meeting: Queniborough Parish Church Toilets, Bring lunch. Organised by: Coalville Ramblers Fri 25 Sep, Nordic Walking Learn the Basics, 9.30am-1pm 4.5 miles, Grading: Leisurely Learn the basics of Nordic Walking on a 4.5mile route with refreshments at the end (bring your own or these can be purchased). Families with children over 13 welcome. Booking Essential. Contact: / Answerphone. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Bradgate Park main gates Newtown Linford car park (Pay and display). Toilets, Bring lunch, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Synergy Proactive Thu 24 Sep, Let's Walk Groby, 10am-11.30am 5 miles, Grading: Easy Let's Walk Groby is a gentle walk around the village and is suitable for anyone regardless of their fitness levels. Please note that walks go ahead whatever the weather!. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Groby Village Hall Bring Binoculars, Families welcome. Organised by: Leicestershire County & Rutland Community Health Services Fri 25 Sep, Calling all Ladies, 9.30am or 10.45am-10.30am or 11.45am

5 Walk for ladies with children or with buggies. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Thurmaston Children's Centre, Thurmaston Sat 26 Sep, Try Orienteering in Martinshaw Woods, 10am register & tuition, staggered starts 11am- 12-1pm There are three orienteering courses in Martinshaw Woods, varying in length and level of difficulty. The elementary level is short and relatively easy, much like a treasure hunt. You will be given a map and staggered starting, so it s not a race, you can complete the course in your own time by either walking or jogging your choice! Orienteering is great for exploring the countryside whilst following a map to search out markers prominently placed in the woods. For more information on the sport, visit Contact: 5/individual adult, 5/family group with one map. Meeting: Groby Community College (SK518067). Toilets, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Leicestershire Orienteering Club Walks near Leicester - West & South Mon 21 Sep, Stroll Around Braunstone, 2pm-2.30pm 1.5 miles, Grading: Easy Access A steady paced health walk suitable for people of all ages. Booking Essential. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town. Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Active Together Tue 22 Sep, Walk Around Glen Parva, 9.15am-9.45am 1.5 miles, Grading: Easy Access A steady paced, buggy friendly, health walk suitable for people of all ages. Booking Essential. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Glen Parva Library/Glen Parva Parish Council Offices, Dorothy Avenue, Glen Parva. Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Active Together Fri 25 Sep, Cosby Walk, 10.30am-11.45am 4 miles, Grading: Leisurely A steady paced, health walk suitable for people of all ages. Booking Essential. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Cosby Village Hall, Park Road. Organised by: Active Together Thu 24 Sep, Brocks Hill Country Park Lunchtime Walk, 12.30pm-1pm 1.5 miles, Grading: Leisurely On your lunchbreak come and take part in the Brocks Hill walk. Brocks Hill is a beautiful country park with much to offer, such as woodland, glades, meadows, ponds and farmland. Refreshments are also available in the cafeteria. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Brocks Hill Country Park. Toilets, Bring lunch, Dogs welcome, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Oadby and Wigston Borough Council Thu 24 Sep, A Doorstep Stroll - Oadby, Mere Lane and Coombe Park, 1pm-2pm 2 miles, Grading: Leisurely This walk is aimed at introducing people to the pleasure of a leisurely walks available on their doorstep. The route shall take walkers through Coombe Park and Mere Lane on the edge of the wider countryside. Booking Essential Contact: / Answerphone. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Corner of Ash Tree Road and Glen Road (A6). park along Ash Tree Road where available and consider local residents please. Organised by: Stepping Stones Project Thu 24 Sep, Narborough Whistle Way Walk, 6pm-6.45pm

6 Access A steady paced, health walk suitable for people of all ages. Booking Essential. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Outside The Copt Oak pub, Hardwicke Road, Narborough. Organised by: Active Together Fri 25 Sep, Cosby Walk, 10.30am-11.45am 4 miles, Grading: Leisurely A steady paced, health walk suitable for people of all ages. Booking Essential. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Cosby Village Hall, Park Road. Organised by: Active Together Walks in Leicester city Sat 19 Sep, Watermead to Belgrave Gardens and Good Food Fair, 10am-12:30pm 5 miles, Grading: Leisurely A walk through Watermead North, South and Ecology Park, following the River Soar to Belgrave Gardens and Hall, where the Good Food Fair is being held. Walkers are welcome to sample the food before making the return route. Limited to 20 places. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: King Lears Lake car park, Watermead Country Park (Pay and display). Toilets, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Leicester City Council, Parks Services Mon 21 Sep, Lets Walk Braunstone, 10.30am-12 noon Lets Walk Braunstone takes you through one of the most beautiful parks in Leicester where there are many different routes that run through woodland, spinneys and open spaces, as well as a fishing lake and a wildlife reserve. Contact: Cost:. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Braunstone Park - meet in the stable block car park. Organised by: Leicester City Council Mon 21 Sep, Walk around Evington Park, 10.30am-11.30am 0.75 mile, Grading: Leisurely Come join us, socialise and enjoy some exercise. Maybe you'll want to join us more regularly as a club member?. Contact: Cost: FREE. Meeting: Evington Park Park Car Park. Cost: FREE parking. Toilets. Organised by: Evington Park Fitness Club Mon 21 Sep, Walk & Talk of Abbey Park & Grounds, 2-4pm 1mile, Grading: Easy Access Walk through Abbey Park & Grounds along the River Soar and discover some of the hidden attractions such as the lavender, ornamental & sensory gardens plus the Great Oak planted by HRH Princes of Wales in Visit the historical Abbey Ruins linked to Cardinal Wolsey & Henry Vlll. Meeting Main entrance gate A on Abbey Park Road, pay and display. Cost. Cost: FREE, contact for enquiries /6. Toilets, Dogs of leads welcome, Binoculars, Family welcome, suitable for wheelchairs, public transport available. Organised by: Leicester City Council Tue 22 Sep, Spinney Hill Park Walking Group, 10.30am-11am Grading: Leisurely Spinney Hill Park is ideal for circuit walking. Why not join the Park Officers for the launch of a weekly Tuesday morning gentle stroll around the park using our Walking for Health Leaflet and improve your health. Booking Essential. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: St Saviours Road Lodge entrance on the road surrounding the park. Toilets, Organised by: Leicester City Council Wed 23 Sep, Victoria Park - Dawn Walk, 6am-7am 1.25 miles, Grading: Easy Access

7 Dawn Walk at Victoria Park - come along and experience a leisurely walk through some of the 96 acres of parkland within the city of Leicester. There are numerous historic buildings in the surrounding areas and has ample space at the Pay and Display car parks. Easy access via Rail, Buses and Cycle routes. 12 places. Contact: Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Victoria Park (Pavilion Building) Pay and Display parking is available on Victoria Park Car Park and Granville Road Car Park. (Pay and display). Organised by: Leicester City Council - Parks Services, Victoria Park Wed 23 Sep, Lets Walk Western Park, 10.30am-12noon Lets Walk Western Park takes you through graceful contours of the park that are a blend of meadows, mature woods and hedgerows, interspersed with established shrub and wooded areas. Contact: Cost: FREE. Meeting: Western Park - use Hinckley Road entrance and meet in the turning circle. Organised by: Leicester City Council Sat 26 Sep, Walk & Talk of Castle Hill Country Park, 10am-12pm 1.5miles Grading: Leisurely Walk through grasslands part undulating and part river flat, incorporates 2 ancient monuments King Williams Bridge and Rothley Brook medieval earthworks. This walk also goes through the bluebell woods and newly created orchards. Approx 1-5 stiles. Meeting Beaumont Lodge car park Astil Lodge Road. Cost: FREE. Contact Dogs welcome, family friendly, public transport available to start Organised by: Leicester City Council Walks around Loughborough Sun 20 Sep, Exploring The Hill, 10am-12.30pm 4.5 miles, Grading: Easy This is a friendly walk at a steady pace exploring Beacon Hill and its confines and suitable for families, older people and any people new to walking. Cost: FREE. Contact: Meeting: Beacon Hill Lower Car Park (Pay and display). Toilets, Dogs welcome, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome. Organised by: Coalville Ramblers Sun 20 Sep, Wymeswold St Mary's, 10am-12pm 3 miles, Grading: moderate Walk around the area to discover what lies off the beaten track. Cost: FREE. Meeting: St Mary's Church, Wymeswold Mon 21 Sep, Health Walk, 1pm-2pm 1 mile, Grading: Easy A short walk to get out and about for fresh air. Join us in your lunch period!. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Concentrix Ltd, 20 Granite Way, Mountsorrel Mon 21 Sep, Calling all Ladies, 1.30pm-3pm Come and meet other mums on this walk for ladies with buggies or children. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Cobden Children's Centre, Loughborough Mon 21 Sep, Health Walk, 1pm-2pm 1 mile, Grading: Easy A short walk to get out and about for fresh air. Join us in your lunch period!. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Concentrix Ltd, 20 Granite Way, Mountsorrel Mon 21 Sep, Calling all Ladies, 1.30pm-3pm

8 Come and meet other mums on this walk for ladies with buggies or children. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Cobden Children's Centre, Loughborough Tue 22 Sep, Calling all Ladies, 9.30am-11am Walk for ladies with children and ladies with buggies. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Children's Centre, Mountsorrel Tue 22 Sep, Health Walk, 1pm-2pm 1 miles, Grading: Easy Health walk for people who want a short walk or who want a walk during their lunch break. Cost: FREE. Meeting: 3M, Derby Road, Loughborough Wed 23 Sep, Health Walk, 1pm-2pm 1 miles, Grading: Easy Health walk for people who want a short walk or want to walk during their lunch break. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Charnwood Borough Council, Southfields, Loughborough beehive car park (Pay and display) Thu 24 Sep, Calling all Ladies, 9.30am or 10.45am-10.30am or 11.45am Walk for ladies with children and also ladies with buggies. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Shepshed Children's Centre, Shepshed Thu 24 Sep, Health Walk, 1pm-2pm 1 miles, Grading: Easy Walk for people with health issues or people who want a short walk during their lunch break from work. Cost: FREE. Meeting: 3M, Morley Street, Loughborough Fri 25 Sep, Around Outwoods, 2.30pm-4.30pm 3 miles, Grading: Moderate Learn about the woodland area in the autumn. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Outwoods car park Sat 26 Sep, Ride, Stride (and Imbibe?), 9.45am-1pm inc. train, Grading: Moderate Catch the train to Loughborough and walk back over the fields for refreshments at Ellis Tea Room at Rothley Station. This is part of the GCR's real ale festival weekend. Contact: 12 Railfare. Meeting: Rothley Great Central Railway Station Sat 26 Sep, Exploring the old Charnwood and new National Forests, 10am-4pm 10 miles, Grading: Leisurely We will explore the Ulverscroft Valley looking at traditional Charnwood landscapes. These will contrast with the new National Forest plantations which are developing real character. Bradgate Park will be skirted and we will return via Woodhouse Eaves. Booking Essential. Limited to 20 places. Contact: Adult 3, Concession 2, Family (2+2) 8, Family (1+2) 5. Meeting: Beacon Hill Country Park Upper Car Park (Pay and display). Toilets, Bring lunch, Dogs welcome, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Leicestershire County Council Sun 27 Sep, Discovering Thorpe Acre, 2pm-4pm 3 miles, Grading: Moderate A blue badge guided walk in the Loughborough area lead by qualified blue badge leader. Contact: (Advanced booking - Colin Crosby ), 4 (on day). Meeting: All Saint's Church, Thorpe Acre, Loughborough

9 Walks around Lutterworth Sat 19 Sep, Lutterworth Amble, 10am-11am available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Lutterworth Sports Centre Car Park. Mon 21 Sep, Lutterworth Stroll, 1.30pm-2.30pm available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Lutterworth Sports Centre Car Park. Tue 22 Sep, Broughton Evening Stroll, 7pm-8.30pm available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: White Horse Pub, Broughton Astley Car Park. Thu 24 Sep, Lutterworth Buggy Walk, 10am-11.30am available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Lutterworth Sports Centre Car Park. Thu 24 Sep, Broughton Astley Healthy Walk, 1.30pm-3pm available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Thomas Estley Community College, Station Rd, Broughton Astley Car Park. Walks around Market Harborough Sat 19 Sep, Harborough Stroll, 10am-11am available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Welland Park Café Car Park. Mon 21 Sep, Harborough Push and Play, 10.30am-11am 1 mile, Grading: Easy available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Children's Centre, Market Harborough Car Park. Mon 21 Sep, Harborough lunch time stroll, 12.30pm-1.30pm available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Welland Park Café Car Park. Mon 21 Sep, Little Bowden Evening Walk, 7.30pm-9pm

10 3 miles, Grading: Easy available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Cherry Tree Pub, Little Bowden Car Park. Tue 22 Sep, Foxton Locks Circular, 10.30am-1.30pm 6 miles, Grading: Leisurely The walk passes through the popular tourist attraction of Foxton Locks which has two pubs, cafes and a museum which can be visited at the end. The walk features two sections of towpath, fields and short sections of minor roads. Contact: Answerphone. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Foxton Locks long stay car park, Foxton Road, grid reference SP all day. Toilets, Bring lunch, Dogs welcome, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Over The Hill Walking Club Tue 22 Sep, Fleckney Healthy Walk, 2.30pm-4pm 3 miles, Grading: Easy available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Fleckney Library Car Park. Toilets, Wed 23 Sep, Harborough Striders, 10am-11.30am available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Welland Park Café Car Park. Wed 23 Sep, Fleckney Evening Stroll, 7pm-8.30pm available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Fleckney Library Car Park. Thu 24 Sep, Harborough Evening Stroll, 7pm-8.30pm available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: The Peacock Pub, St Mary's Place, Market Harborough Car Park. Walks around Melton Mowbray Sat 19 Sep, Nordic walking, 10am-11am. Grading: Leisurely Have a go at Nordic walking, it reduces stress on your joints and you can burn up to 40% more calories. Contact: Answerphone 5 per person. Meeting: Meet at the visitor centre at Melton Country Park. Toilets, Come by bus. Organised by: Melton Borough Council Mon 21 Sep, Melton Buggy Walk, 10.30am-11.30am Access This is one of the weekly walks for Mums to get back into exercise. Organised by Melton Borough Council in partnership with Melton's Children Centres. Contact: Answerphone. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Meet at the café at Leicester Road sports. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Melton Borough Council

11 Thu 24 Sep, From Grimston, 10am-1pm 6 miles, Grading: Moderate The walk goes between the ancient settlements of Grimston and Wartnaby on an easy undulating track and returns along an escarpment and over Grimston railway tunnel. The optional loop via Old Dalby is hilly. Contact: Cost: FREE. Meeting: Grimston village green village street Organised by: Leicestershire Footpath Association Thu 24 Sep, Melton Senior Walks, 1.30pm-3.30pm-4pm 3 miles, Grading: Leisurely Melton Borough Council organise weekly walks throughout the borough. There are 2 types of walks; this weeks walk is a one heart level walk. The one heart walks also take place at Melton Country Park and average between 30mins to 1 hour on good surfaces and fairly flat routes with no stiles. They are ideal for newcomers to walking. Contact: Answerphone. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Meet at the visitor centre at Melton Country Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Melton Borough Council