Walks Around Coalville and Ashby De La Zouch

Walks around Coalville and Ashby de la Zouch

Thu 17 Sep, Ghost Walk, 7.30pm-9pm 2 miles, Grading: Easy 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: 01530 454606 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: 01530 273366/07887 678367 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: 0116 2812970 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 2 miles, Grading: Easy This gentle walk will take you through the Priory and surrounding woodland which is both recreational and educational. Contact: 01530 831895. Cost: £3 per person to Grace Dieu Priory Trust. Meeting: Bulls Head Pub Car park, Thringstone Car parking free courtesy of the landlord. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Friends of Grace Dieu Priory

Tue 22 Sep, Health Walk, 10am-11am 2 miles, Grading: Easy Access Gentle walk taking in local view points. Contact: 01530 454606 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 2.5 miles, Grading: Easy 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: 01530 273956 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 www.ramblers.co.uk for more details. Contact: please view on website www.ramblers.org.uk. Meeting: Snibston Discovery Park - Grid reference SK 415 144 Organised by: East Midlands Ramblers

Thu 24 Sep, Health Walk, 9am-10am 2 miles, Grading: Easy Access Gentle walk taking in local view points. Contact: 01530 454606 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 www.ramblers.co.uk for more details. Contact: please view on website www.ramblers.org.uk. Meeting: Melbourne Church - Grid Reference: SK 388 249 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: 01530 454642 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: 01530 837770. 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: 01530 834977 or 07811 726231. 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: 01530 223434 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: 01455 848166. 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-12.30 & 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: 01455 290429 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 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: 01455 613348. 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: 0116 236 5789. 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: 01455 290429 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., 13.30 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: 01455 848551. 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: 01455 290934. 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: 01455 290429 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: 0116 267 1944 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). 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: 01509 634594 Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Watermead Country Park north car park (near Hope and Anchor, Syston) (Pay and display). Toilets, Bring Binoculars, Families welcome. Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

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: 0116 229 3663 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 2 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Billesdon Baptist Church Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

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: 01530 833334. 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: 01530 273366/07887 678367 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: 0116 2312205 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 2 miles, Grading: Easy Walk for ladies with children or with buggies. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Thurmaston Children's Centre, Thurmaston Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

Sat 26 Sep, Try Orienteering in Martinshaw Woods, 10am register & tuition, staggered starts 11am- 12-1pm 2 miles, Grading: Easy 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 www.leioc.org.uk. 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: 0116 2727703 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: 0116 2727703 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: 0116 2727703 Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Cosby Village Hall, Park Road. Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Come by bus. 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. 36545. Contact: 0116 3057264/ 01163057221 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. Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Stepping Stones Project

Thu 24 Sep, Narborough Whistle Way Walk, 6pm-6.45pm 2 miles, Grading: Easy Access A steady paced, health walk suitable for people of all ages. Booking Essential. Contact: 0116 2727703 Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Outside The Copt Oak pub, Hardwicke Road, Narborough. Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Active Together

Mon 21 Sep, Lets Walk Braunstone, 10.30am-12 noon 2 miles, Grading: Easy 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: 0116 2548467. Cost:. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Braunstone Park - meet in the stable block car park. Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Come by bus. 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: 0116 2734022. 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 1882. 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 0116 2333025/6. 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: 0116 2739992 Daytime only. Cost: FREE. Meeting: St Saviours Road Lodge entrance on the road surrounding the park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Leicester City Council

Wed 23 Sep, Victoria Park - Dawn Walk, 6am-7am 1.25 miles, Grading: Easy Access 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). Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Leicester City Council - Parks Services, Victoria Park

Wed 23 Sep, Lets Walk Western Park, 10.30am-12noon 2 miles, Grading: Easy 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: 0116 2548467. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Western Park - use Hinckley Road entrance and meet in the turning circle. Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Come by bus. 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 0116 2333024. 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: 0116 236 5789. 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 Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

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 Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

Mon 21 Sep, Calling all Ladies, 1.30pm-3pm 2 miles, Grading: Easy Come and meet other mums on this walk for ladies with buggies or children. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Cobden Children's Centre, Loughborough Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

Tue 22 Sep, Calling all Ladies, 9.30am-11am 2 miles, Grading: Easy Walk for ladies with children and ladies with buggies. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Children's Centre, Mountsorrel Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

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 Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

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) Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

Thu 24 Sep, Calling all Ladies, 9.30am or 10.45am-10.30am or 11.45am 2 miles, Grading: Easy Walk for ladies with children and also ladies with buggies. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Shepshed Children's Centre, Shepshed Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

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 Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

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 Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

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 Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council

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: 0116 2611576 £3 (Advanced booking - Colin Crosby 0116 2611576), £4 (on day). Meeting: All Saint's Church, Thorpe Acre, Loughborough Organised by: Charnwood Borough Council Walks around Lutterworth

Sat 19 Sep, Lutterworth Amble, 10am-11am 2.5 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Lutterworth Sports Centre Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

Mon 21 Sep, Lutterworth Stroll, 1.30pm-2.30pm 2 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Lutterworth Sports Centre Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

Tue 22 Sep, Broughton Evening Stroll, 7pm-8.30pm 2.5 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: White Horse Pub, Broughton Astley Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

Thu 24 Sep, Lutterworth Buggy Walk, 10am-11.30am 2 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Lutterworth Sports Centre Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

Thu 24 Sep, Broughton Astley Healthy Walk, 1.30pm-3pm 2 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Thomas Estley Community College, Station Rd, Broughton Astley Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council Walks around Market Harborough

Sat 19 Sep, Harborough Stroll, 10am-11am 2.5 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Welland Park Café Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

Mon 21 Sep, Harborough Push and Play, 10.30am-11am 1 mile, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Children's Centre, Market Harborough Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

Mon 21 Sep, Harborough lunch time stroll, 12.30pm-1.30pm 2 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Welland Park Café Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

Mon 21 Sep, Little Bowden Evening Walk, 7.30pm-9pm 3 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Cherry Tree Pub, Little Bowden Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

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: 01162 856271 Answerphone. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Foxton Locks long stay car park, Foxton Road, grid reference SP692892. £1.50 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 Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Fleckney Library Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

Wed 23 Sep, Harborough Striders, 10am-11.30am 2.5 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Welland Park Café Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

Wed 23 Sep, Fleckney Evening Stroll, 7pm-8.30pm 2 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Fleckney Library Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council

Thu 24 Sep, Harborough Evening Stroll, 7pm-8.30pm 2.5 miles, Grading: Easy Join this short walk suitable for all ages and abilities. We'll walk whatever the weather and refreshments are available at the end. Cost: FREE. Meeting: The Peacock Pub, St Mary's Place, Market Harborough Car Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Families welcome, Suits wheelchairs, Come by bus. Organised by: Harborough District Council 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: 01664 502389 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 2 miles, Grading: Easy 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: 01664 502389 Answerphone. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Meet at the café at Leicester Road sports. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Melton Borough Council 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: 0116 2592932. 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: 01664 502389 Answerphone. Cost: FREE. Meeting: Meet at the visitor centre at Melton Country Park. Toilets, Dogs welcome, Come by bus. Organised by: Melton Borough Council