Guided Walks in and around Charnwood 2017 July - December Fusion Lifestyle and Charnwood Borough Council’s walks have been nationally accredited with the Walking for Health scheme, underlining the fact that our programme is of the highest standard. Held at a variety of locations across the borough, our walks are set in beautiful surroundings. The Charnwood area comprises 108sq miles of lovely English countryside, embracing our bustling market town of and over 35 rural villages. Our graded walks are accessible and suitable for all. Group walks are fun, social, and offer a chance to chat and catch up with friends, or to make new ones. By teaming up, even if it’s just with one other person, you’re more likely to maintain the walking habit and improve your health, it is also good for you mental health, walking can help reduce depression by 20-30%. Put simply, anyone can enjoy walking – it helps keep you fit, healthy and happy – and most of our walks are free.

Want to come along?

Check the programme, choose your walk and simply turn up at the designated time and meeting place. If it’s your first walk, please try to arrive 15 minutes early to complete a simple health questionnaire, and so we can welcome you.

We grade our walks in levels as follows:

Level 1 - Walking for Health walks: Suitable for people who have not walked much before, are looking to be more active, or are returning from injury or illness. These walks also offer the opportunity for people to increase their activity levels and are generally 30-90 minutes in duration. Most of these walk will be on flat ground and therefore maybe suitable for wheelchairs and buggy walkers, however, please check the description on each walk to confirm.

Level 2 - Progression walks: For people who have undertaken a number of Health Walks and are now looking to take their next step to something a little more challenging. These walks are more than 90 minutes in duration and are likely to include slopes, steps, stiles and uneven surfaces. Nordic walking is also included in this category.

Level 3 - Progression walks: Longer walks, intended for people who are used to walking. These walks will be about 2/3 hours in duration, possibly more in some instances, and may include some steep gradients, stiles and field walking.

2 3 Regular Weekly Walks

Gorse Covert - Walking for Health Every Wednesday (except Christmas and New Year weeks) at 10:30am. From Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, (LE11 4RZ). Level 1: Shorter/Slower walk of approx. 1 - 1.5 miles. Level 2: Longer/Faster walk of approx. 3 miles. These walks organised by Dishley Grange Patients’ Group are aimed at those who wish to return to walking or are taking-up walking for exercise and for the social side of life. All ages and abilities are welcome, and all are welcome to stop for drink and chat at Community Centre after each walk. This walk has also won the “Charnwood sports Awards 2015 - winners - Best community sport/physical activity project” Cost: Free

Barrow upon Soar – Walking for Health Every Tuesday starting at 10:30am Meet at The Three Crowns Inn car park, Cotes Road, , (LE12 8JS). 1 hour / 2-3 miles. These walks are led by Heather and her team of local volunteer walk leaders and are aimed at those who wish to use walking as exercise to help with their Health. Whether you have not been out for a walk for a number of years, or are regular walkers wishing to attend for the social element – all are welcome. Cost: Free Our Barrow Health walks have also won the following awards: “Charnwood sports award 2016 - Winners of Best Community sport/physical activity project”

Shepshed – Walking for Health Every Monday starting at 10.30am (Except bank holidays). Meet at Hall Croft, , opposite Shepshed Library. 1hr / 2-3miles. These walks are run by the Forest House Surgery Patient’s Participation Group. This friendly and sociable group welcome new walkers of all abilities. The walks follow a variety of routes around the village. Cost: Free

2 3 Walking Coach Trip

Thursday 12th October Coach Trip Walk Our second Coach Trip Walk of the year will be going to Carsington Water in Derbyshire and will follow a circuit of the reservoir on a route of around 9 miles. This walk includes coach travel to and from the location provided by Charnwood Borough Council. Please wear sensible clothing and shoes. Meet at Loughborough Leisure Centre car park (LE11 3HE) on the 12th of October, at 8.15am, for an 8.30am departure. Booking and pre-payment required.

To book contact [email protected] or call 01509 63 2535. Cost: £10.

Walking Groups

Loughborough Ramblers Loughborough Ramblers are a friendly group of the Ramblers Association who enjoy walking, the interest and beauty offered by our countryside, and the friendship of like-minded people. We support the aims of the Ramblers Association to encourage others to walk and keep footpaths open and accessible. Each week we have two walks, a 4 to 6 mile walk in midweek and a longer 8 to 12 mile walk at the weekends. These walks are more challenging than Health Walks providing regular walkers the opportunity to try out new routes. Our walks are free but if you attend on a regular basis then you would be expected to join the Ramblers Association. For more details, talk to your Loughborough Ramblers walk leader during your walk or go to www.loughboroughramblers.org.uk

Charnwood Action Group Charnwood Action group is a group from Glebe House, who lead inclusive walks for anyone to attend; these are wheelchair and pushchair friendly. They meet most Wednesdays at 11am at different Locations around Charnwood. As these walks are shorter than some of the others we offer, this walking group is perfect for beginners. Please see brochure for dates and meeting places.

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L evel 2 Tuesday 4th July 10am Coalville Walk

Walk leader: Alan Mortimore Meet: Mount St Bernard (LE67 5UL) 10am. A circular walk via Agar Nook, Charley Mills & St Joseph’s, Duration: 6.5 miles. 6. es 5 mil Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 6th July 10:30am Health Walk

Walk leader: Neighbourhood Development Officer Meet: The Mountsorrel youth café. (LE12 7AF) 10:30am 2 All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your s 3 ile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re m welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after, Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Friday 7th July 10:30am Bus pass walks with David

Walk leader: David Bentley Meet: At Baxter Gate Loughborough (LE11 1TG) 10:30am. To catch the NO.8 bus to Church, for a Brookside walk to the 6 miles Loughborough moors. Duration: 3 hours plus bus time. 6 Miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Wednesday 12th July 11am Charnwood Action Group walk

Walk leaders: Emma and Mary Meet: At Library (LE7 7PS) 11am. This walk is suitable for all, including wheelchair access and pushchairs. 2 miles Duration: under 2 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Wednesday 12th July 2:30pm Health Walk

Walk leader: Sileby Highgate Medical Practice PPG Meet: Sileby Community Centre (LE12 7RX) 2:30pm 1 To catch the No 2 bus to Cossington School, Follow the footpath into Cossington - 1 s .5 mile Meadows to Platts Lane and return to the centre of the village to catch the No 2 bus back to Sileby. Duration: 1 ½ miles. 1 hour. Bus pass needed or Bus Fare. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 3 Wednesday 12th July 10am Mountsorrel Walk

Walk leader: John Mumford Meet: Soar Valley Leisure Centre (LE12 7FS) 10am. Walk through Mountsorrel, Quorn, Barrow, a longer circular route via Kinchley Lane, 8 miles Rabbits Bridge, Quorn, “The Slabs”, Barrow on Soar, the canal towpath along the Soar, returning to Mountsorrel. Duration: 8.2 miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge. 4 5

L evel 1 Thursday 13th July 10:30am Park View Surgery walk

Walk leader: Friends of Park View Surgery PPG.

1 Meet: Park View Surgery Loughborough (LE11 2AG.) 10:30am. .5 These friendly walks will take in a variety of interesting routes around Loughborough. - s 2.5 ile Walk leaders John and Vicky welcome walkers of all ages and abilities. Come inside if m you don’t see anyone outside. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Tuesday 18th July 10am Melton Mowbray Walk

Walk leader: Alan Mortimore Meet: Ashby Folville St Mary’s church (LE14 2TE) 10am. Circular walk via Thorpe Satchville, Hall and Grange farm, Duration: 5 miles. 5 miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 20th July 10:30am Quorn Health walk

Walk leader: Quorn Medical Practice PPG Meet: Quorn Village Car Park next to the Medical practice (LE12 8BP) 10:30am. 2 Walk to Buddon Lane, across the fields to Woodhouse Road, Back via Quorn Station. s 3 mile Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 20th July 10:30am Mountsorrel Health Walk

Walk leader: Dishley Grange Medical Practice Meet: The Mountsorrel youth café. (LE12 7AF) 10:30am 2 All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your s 3 mile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after. Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Friday 21st July 10am Bus Pass walks with David

Walk leader: David Bentley Meet: Fennel Street, Loughborough at (LE11 1UQ) 10am Catch the 127 bus to Shepshed, for a Hilly walk to the St. Bernard Abbey, on to Coalville and 5 miles then to catch the bus back to Loughborough. Duration: 2 ½ hours plus bus time, 5 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 3 Wednesday 26th July 10am Mountsorrel and the River Soar – Progression Walk Walk leader: Margaret (Ramblers) Meet: at Soar Valley Leisure Centre car park, Kingfisher Road, Mountsorrel. 6 miles (LE12 7FS) 10am. A leisurely walk along the river and through Mountsorrel. Optional Tea Room lunch after walk Duration: 6 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge

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L evel 1 Thursday 27th July 10:30am Park View Surgery walk Walk leader: Friends of Park View Surgery PPG.

1 . Meet: Park View Surgery, Loughborough (LE11 2AG.) 10:30am. 5 s These friendly walks will take in a variety of interesting routes around Loughborough. - 2 le .5 mi Walk leaders John and Vicky welcome walkers of all ages and abilities. Come inside if you don’t see anyone outside. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge

L evel 1 Thursday 3rd August 10:30am Mountsorrel Health Walk

Walk leader: Neighbourhood Development Officer Meet: The Mountsorrel Youth Café (LE12 7AF) 10:30am 2 All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your s 3 mile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after. Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 3 Friday 4th August 10:15am Bus Pass walks with David

Walk leader: David Bentley Meet: Baxter Gate bus stop (LE11 1TG) 10:15am Catch the Number 2 bus to the Royal Oak Fossington. To walk the Canal tow path back 6 miles to Loughborough. Duration: 3 hours plus bus time. 6 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 3 Tuesday 8th August 10am Osgathorpe Walk

Walk leader: Alan Mortimore Meet: Osgathorpe, The Storey Arms (LE12 9TA) 10am. A circular walk to Thringston, Griffydam & Worthington, Duration: 6.5 miles. 6. s 5 mile Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Wednesday 9th August 2:30pm Sileby Health Walks Walk leader: Sileby Highgate Medical Practice PPG

1 Meet: at Sileby Community Centre (LE12 7RX) 2:30pm - Cross High Street and follow the footpath to Mill Lane and Sileby Mill or just to Mill Lane 1 es .5 mil and return by Mountsorrel Lane to St Marys Church. Duration: 1 ½ miles 1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Wednesday 9th August 11am Charnwood Action group walk

Walk leaders: Paul and Sue Meet: at Tesco Express, Sibson Road, Birstall (LE4 4ND) 11am. Duration: Under 2 miles. 1. s 6 mile Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

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Walk leader: Friends of Park View Surgery PPG. Meet: Park View Surgery, Loughborough (LE11 2AG.) 10:30am. 1 These friendly walks will take in a variety of interesting routes around Loughborough. .5 Walk leaders John and Vicky welcome walkers of all ages and abilities. Come inside if - 2 es .5 mil you don’t see anyone outside. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 3 Wednesday 16th August 10am

Walk leader: John Mumford Meet: crossroads near Badgers Sett pub (LE7 7GQ) 10am. Cropston, Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Anstey then back to Cropston, An 7. s 4 mile undulating route taking in some of the quieter part of Bradgate Park. Then over the fi e l d s b e t w e e n N e w t o w n L i n f o r d a n d A n s t e y , t h e n b a c k t o C r o p s t o n . D u r a t i o n : 7 . 4 m i l e s . (Parking on local roads) Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 17th August 10:30am Quorn Health Walk

Walk leader: Quorn Medical Practice PPG Meet: Quorn village car park, next to Medical Practice (LE12 8BP) 10:30am 2 A walk to Barrow Slabs, River Soar, Flesh Hovel Lane. Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes. 3 es mil Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 17th August 10:30am Mountsorrel Health Walk

Walk leader: Dishley Grange Medical Practice Meet: The Mountsorrel Youth Café. (LE12 7AF) 10:30am 2 All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your s 3 mile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after. Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Tuesday 22nd August 10am Leicester Walk

Walk leader: Alan Mortimore Meet: The Cheney Arms (LE7 4XE) Gaddesby 10am A circular walk via Barsby and Ashby Folville, Duration: 4.5 miles. 4. s 5 mile Cost: Walk is FREE of charge

L evel 1 Thursday 24th August 10:30am Park view Surgery walk

Walk leader: Friends of Park View Surgery PPG.

1 Meet: Park View Surgery Loughborough (LE11 2AG.) 10:30am. .5 These friendly walks will take in a variety of interesting routes around Loughborough. - es 2.5 mil Walk leaders John and Vicky welcome walkers of all ages and abilities. Come inside if you don’t see anyone outside. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

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L evel 2 Friday 25th August 10am Bus Pass walks with David

Walk leader: David Bentley Meet: Lemyngton Street (LE11 1UH) bus stop to catch the 127 bus to Rothley Green 10am. For a walk around Soar Valley, Duration: 3 hours, 6 miles. 6 miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 3 Wednesday 30th August 10am Swepstone Circular – Progression Walk

Walk leader: Sue (Ramblers) Meet: St. Peter’s Church, Swepstone. (LE67 2SA) 10.00am A flat circular walk taking in some of the Ashby canal. Optional Tea Room after walk. 7 miles Optional pub lunch after walk. Duration: 7 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Tuesday 5th September 10am Newtown Linford Walk

Walk leader: John (Ramblers) Meet: Newtown Linford C of E All Saints church (LE6 0HD) 10am. A circular walk via Groby Pool. Distance: 5 miles. 5 miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 7th September 10:30am Mountsorrel Health Walk

Walk leader: Neighbourhood Development Officer Meet: The Mountsorrel Youth Café. (LE12 7AF) 10:30am. 2 All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your s 3 mile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after. Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Friday 8th September 10:10am Bus pass walks with David

Walk leader: David Bentley Meet: Baxter Gate bus stop (LE11 1TG) 10:10am. To catch the number 9 bus to Rempstone 6 miles For a woodland walk, Duration: 3 hours plus bus time, 6 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Wednesday 13th September 2:30pm Sileby Health Walk Walk leader:Sileby Highgate Medical Practice PPG

1 Meet: Sileby Community Centre (LE12 7RX) 2:30pm No 2 bus to Barrow upon Soar. Follow footpath to Mill Lane and walk along the canal to - 1 s .5 mile Proctors Caravan Park. Return by No 2 bus to Sileby. Please bring your Bus pass or bus fare. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

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L evel 1 Wednesday 13th September 11am Charnwood Action Group Walk

Walk leaders: Emma and Mary Meet: Mountsorrel Library (LE12 7AS) 11am. Duration: Under 2 miles. 2 miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 14th September 10:30am Park View Surgery walk

Walk leader: Friends of Park View Surgery PPG. 1 Meet: Park View Surgery Loughborough (LE11 2AG.) 10:30am. .5 These friendly walks will take in a variety of interesting routes around Loughborough. - es 2.5 mil Walk leaders John and Vicky welcome walkers of all ages and abilities. Come inside if you don’t see anyone outside. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Tuesday 19th September 10am Walk

Walk leader: Alan Mortimore Meet: Woodhouse Eaves C of E church (LE12 8RT) 10am. A circular walk via Woodhouse, Woodthorpe & Pocket gate Farm, Duration: 5.5 miles. 5. s 5 mile Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 3 Wednesday 20th September 10am Walk

Walk leader: John Mumford Meet: The junction of Green Lane and King Street in the centre of Seagrave (LE12 7LY) 10am. For a Seagrave Circular, the route follows lanes, tracks and paths to Burton 7. s 2 mile on the Wolds and before returning to Seagrave. Duration: 7.2 miles. (There is some street parking). Cost: This walk is FREE of charge

L evel 3 Wednesday 20th September 10am. Wysall Wander – Progression Walk

Walk leader: Ted (Ramblers) Meet: by Holy Trinity Church, Main Street, Wysall. (NG12 5QS) 10.00am A meander from Wysall, towards Willoughby, returning via Thorpe-in-the-Glebe. 5 miles Optional pub lunch after walk. Duration: 5 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 21st September 10:30am Mountsorrel Health Walk Walk leader: Dishley Grange Medical Practice Meet: The Mountsorrel Youth Café. (LE12 7AF) 10:30am. 2 All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your s 3 mile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after. Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

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L evel 1 Thursday 21st September 10:30am Quorn Health Walk

Walk leader: Quorn Medical Practice PPG Meet: at Quorn Village car park next to Medical Practice (LE12 8BP) 10:30am 2 To catch the Bus to Mountsorrel Cross, ‘The Navins’ and back via Wood Lane. s 3 mile Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes. Please remember to bring your bus pass or bus fare. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 28th September 10:30am Park View Surgery walk Walk leader: Friends of Park View Surgery PPG. 1 Meet: Park View Surgery Loughborough (LE11 2AG.) 10:30am. .5 These friendly walks will take in a variety of interesting routes around Loughborough. - es 2.5 mil Walk leaders John and Vicky welcome walkers of all ages and abilities. Come inside if you don’t see anyone outside. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Friday 29th September 10am Bus pass walks with David

Walk leader: David Bentley Meet: B&Q Belton road (LE11 5XS) 10am. A canal walk to Barrow, onto Quorn then catching the no.2 or no.127 back to 5 miles Loughborough. Duration: 2 ½ hours, 5 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Tuesday 3rd October 10am Rotherby Walk

Walk leader: Alan Mortimore Meet: Mill Lane/Church Lane junction (LE7 4YE) 10am. A circular walk via Rotherby & Hoby, Duration: 6 miles. 6 miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 5th October 10:30am Mountsorrel Health Walk Walk leader: Neighbourhood Development Officer Meet: The Mountsorrel Youth Café. (LE12 7AF) 10:30am. 2 All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your s 3 mile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after. Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Friday 8th September 9:59am Bus Pass walks with David

Walk leader: David Bentley Meet: The Skylink High Street stop (LE11 2PY) 9:59am. To catch the bus to for a Canal and river walk to fox hill Stanford across the 6 miles great meadow to Loughborough. Duration: 3 ½ hours, 6 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge (Car Park charges may apply).

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L evel 2 Wednesday 11th October 10am Watermead Park

Walk leader: John Mumford Meet: North Car Park at main entrance off Rd (LE7 8PF) (charge made) at 10am. A circuit of Watermead park, a flat easy route taking in most of the park. 4. s 9 mile Duration: 4.9 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge

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L ev l 1 Wednesday 11th October 2:30pm Sileby Health Walk

Walk leader: Sileby Highgate Medical Practice PPG Meet: Sileby Community Centre (LE12 7RX) 2:30pm 1 To catch the No 2 bus to Highgate School, Follow the footpath to the Memorial Park - 1 s .5 mile and along King Street to St Marys Church. Please remember to bring your bus pass or bus fare. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Wednesday 11th October 11am Charnwood Action Group Walk

Walk leaders: Alix and Sue Meet: Quorndon Fox Car Park (LE12 8DT) 11am Duration: Under 2 miles. 2 miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 12th October 10:30am Park View Surgery walk

Walk leader: Friends of Park View Surgery PPG. 1 Meet: Park View Surgery, Loughborough (LE11 2AG.) 10:30am. .5 These friendly walks will take in a variety of interesting routes around Loughborough. - es 2.5 mil Walk leaders John and Vicky welcome walkers of all ages and abilities. Come inside if you don’t see anyone outside. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Thursday 12th October 8:30am Coach Trip Walk

Walk leader: Alan Mortimore Popular in last year’s programme, we are welcoming back our Coach Trip Walk; this year we will be going to Carsington Water Derbyshire! This walk includes a bus trip to 6 miles the location provided by the Council. Please wear sensible clothing and shoes. Meet at Loughborough Leisure Centre car park (LE11 3HE) on the 12th of October, for 8.15am, for a 8.30am departure – please make sure you book your place in advance, to book contact [email protected] or call 01509 63 2535 Please be aware if you would like to take part on this walk, the walk costs £10. Cost: £10

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L evel 2 Tuesday 17th October 10am Cossington Walk

Walk leader: Alan Mortimore Meet: Cossington Mill (LE7 4UE) 10am A canal walks to Barrow & Quorn to catch - bus back. 6 miles 6 miles Please remember to bring your Bus Pass or bus fare. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

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L e l 1 Thursday 19th October 10:30am Mountsorrel Health Walk

Walk leader: Dishley Grange Medical Practice Meet: The Mountsorrel Youth Café. (LE12 7AF) 10:30am. 2 All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your s 3 mile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after. Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 19th October 10:30am Quorn Health Walk

Walk leader: Quorn Medical Centre PPG Meet: at Quorn Village car park, next to Medical practice (LE12 8BP) 10:30am 2 For a walk to Wood Lane, Common and ‘Albert’. Back by bus, s 3 mile Please remember to bring your bus pass or bus fare. Duration 1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 3 Wednesday 25th October 10am – Gaddesby Circular –

Progression Walk Walk leader: Moira (Ramblers) Meet: at St.Mary’s Church, Main Street, Queniborough. (LE7 3DZ) 10.00am 5 miles A flat circular walk via Queniborough dovecote to Gaddesby and back. Optional pub lunch after walk, Duration: 5 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 26th October 10:30am Park View Surgery walk Walk leader: Friends of Park View Surgery PPG. 1 Meet: Park View Surgery, Loughborough (LE11 2AG.) 10:30am. .5 These friendly walks will take in a variety of interesting routes around Loughborough. - 2 es .5 mil Walk leaders John and Vicky welcome walkers of all ages and abilities. Come inside if you don’t see anyone outside. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Friday 29th October 9:59am Bus pass walk with David

Walk leader: David Bentley Meet: The Skylink bus stop on the Loughborough High street (LE11 2PY) 9:59am To catch a bus to Kegworth square for a river soar walk to Loughborough. 6 miles Duration: 3 ½ hours plus bus time, 6 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

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L evel 1 Thursday 2nd November 10:30am Mountsorrel Health Walk Walk leader: Neighbourhood Development Officer Meet: The Mountsorrel Youth Café. (LE12 7AF) 10:30am. 2 All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your s 3 mile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after. Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Tuesday 7th November 10am. Markfield Walk

Walk leader: Alan Mortimore Meet: Markfield St Michael’s of all Angels (LE67 9WD) 10am. Parish church for circular walk via Thornton reservoir, Duration: 4.5 miles. 4. s 5 mile Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Wednesday 8th November 10am Sileby Walk

Walk leader: Sileby Highgate Surgery PPG Meet: Sileby church, High Street (LE12 7NF) 10am. From Sileby we head down to Sileby mill then follow the Soar to its confluence with 1. 5 les the River Wreake and follow that briefly before turning back across the fields towards mi Cossington and then across the nature reserve to Sileby. (Street parking or use the village car park.) (May be a charge). Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 3 Wednesday 8th November 10am Old Dalby – Progression Walk

Walk leader: John (Ramblers) Meet: The Green, Old Dalby. (LE67 1AR) 10.00am A circular walk through Old Dalby Woods to Grimston and Wartnaby. Optional pub lunch 6 after walk. Duration: 6 miles miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 9th November 10:30am Park View Surgery walk

Walk leader: Friends of Park View Surgery PPG. 1 Meet: Park View Surgery, Loughborough (LE11 2AG.) 10:30am. .5 These friendly walks will take in a variety of interesting routes around Loughborough. - es 2.5 mil Walk leaders John and Vicky welcome walkers of all ages and abilities. Come inside if you don’t see anyone outside Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Friday 10th November 9:59am Bus pass walks with David

Walk leader: David Bentley Meet: The Skylink bus stop on the High street Loughborough (LE11 2PY) 9:59am To catch the 127 bus to Castle Donnington, for a walk around the trail. 5 miles Duration: 2 ½ hours. 5 miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

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L evel 1 Thursday 16th November 10:30am Quorn health walk

Walk leader: Quorn Village Medical Practice Meet: At Quorn village car park next to Medical Practice (LE12 8BP) 10:30am. 2 For a walk to Tom Long’s Meadow and around Quorn. Duration: 1 hour. 3 es mil Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 16th November 10:30am Mountsorrel Health Walk Walk leader: Dishley Grange Medical Practice Meet: The Mountsorrel Youth Café. (LE12 7AF) 10:30am 2 s All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your 3 mile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after. Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Tuesday 21st November 10am Woodhouse walk

Walk leader: Alan Mortimore Meet: 10am Woodhouse Eaves C of E church (LE12 8RT) 10am. A circular walk over Beacon Hill and back Duration: 6 miles 6 miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 30th November 10:30am Park View Surgery walk Walk leader: Friends of Park View Surgery PPG. 1 Meet: Park View Surgery, Loughborough (LE11 2AG.) 10:30am. .5 These friendly walks will take in a variety of interesting routes around Loughborough. - 2 es .5 mil Walk leaders John and Vicky welcome walkers of all ages and abilities. Come inside if you don’t see anyone outside. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 3 Wednesday 6th December 10am Bagworth Heath from Thornton

– Progression Walk Walk leader: John (Ramblers) Meet: at Thornton Reservoir Car Park. (LE67 1AR) 10.00am 5 miles A circular walk from Thornton via Bagworth Heath and Tiger Wood. Optional pub lunch after walk, Duration: 5 miles. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Wednesday 6th December 10am Stoneywell Winter Walk

Walk leader: John Mumford Meet: The Copt Oak church (LE67 9QB) at 10am The route drops down from Copt Oak using the local paths and quiet lanes to 6 s Stoneywell and before climbing again on tracks and field paths to Copt Oak, mile A good winter walk. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

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L evel 1 Thursday 7th December 10:30am Park View Surgery walk Walk leader: Friends of Park View Surgery PPG. 1 Meet: Park View Surgery, Loughborough (LE11 2AG.) 10:30am. .5 These friendly walks will take in a variety of interesting routes around Loughborough. - es 2.5 mil Walk leaders John and Vicky welcome walkers of all ages and abilities. Come inside if you don’t see anyone outside. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 7th December 10:30am Mountsorrel Health Walk Walk leader: Neighbourhood Development Officer Meet: The Mountsorrel Youth Café. (LE12 7AF) 10:30am 2 All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your s 3 mile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after. Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 2 Thursday 14th December 10am Christmas Walk

Walk leader: Alan Mortimore Meet: Hoby Blue Bell pub (LE14 3DR) 10am A circular walk to Shoby & Ragdale 5 Duration: 5 miles. (Christmas lunch at the pub afterwards for those wishing to indulge). miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 3 Friday 15th December 10:14am Bus pass walks with David

Walk leader: David Bentley Meet: Baxter Gate Loughborough ( LE11 1TG) Centrebus stop 10:14am To catch the bus to The Bradgate Inn Cropston, to then walk through woods and open 6 fields back to Loughborough. Duration: 3 ½ miles. 6 miles. miles Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 21st December 10:30am Quorn Health Walk Walk leader: Quorn Village Medical Practice Meet: Quorn Village Car park next to Medical Practice (LE12 8BP) 10:30am. 2 For a walk through the Footpaths around Quorn. Duration: 1 hour. 3 les mi Cost: This walk is FREE of charge.

L evel 1 Thursday 21 st December 10:30am Mountsorrel Health Walk

Walk leader: Neighbourhood Development Officer Meet: The Mountsorrel Youth Café. (LE12 7AF) 10:30am 2 All are welcome including buggies and wheelchairs; we’ll pick a route to suit. Meet your s 3 mile neighbourhood development officer and discuss local issues that affect you. You’re welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat after. Duration 30 minutes -1 hour. Cost: This walk is FREE of charge. 16 17 Notes

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18 19 Your Charnwood Leisure Centres...

Loughborough Leisure Centre Soar Valley Leisure Centre Browns Lane, Loughborough, Off Kingfisher Road, Mountsorrel, Leicester , LE11 3HE Leicester, LE12 7FG 01509 611 080 01162 375 267 South Charnwood Leisure Centre Parkstone Road Leicester, LE7 1LY 01162 640 057 Web www.charnwood-leisure.com To receive a brochure for walks in 2018 from Jan to June please send your enquiry to [email protected] ensuring you include your name, a contact number and address. Alternatively you can call Loughborough LC on 01509 611080 to register your enquiry. Please leave a contact number and address so that we can send one out to you.

Your Charnwood Leisure Centres are brought to you by Charnwood Borough Council in partnership with Fusion – an Tel: 01509 611080 experienced sport and leisure management organisation. As Email [email protected] registered charity, Fusion continually reinvests to improve the sport & leisure offer in your community. Visit www.charnwood-leisure.com Find us on Facebook - search “Charnwood Guided Walks”