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GUIDED
WALKS
JANUARY – JUNE 2020
Fusion Lifestyle and Charnwood
offer a programme of guided walks
for all abilities. In 2020 we are
also introducing beginners cycling
events working with b-buddies
and British Cycling, find a list of
cycling events on the back pages
Fusion Lifestyle and Charnwood Borough REGULAR WEEKLY WALKS
Council’s walks have been nationally Contact: Active Charnwood 01509 63 2535
accredited with the Walking for Health active.together@charnwood.gov.uk
scheme, underlining the fact that our SHEPSHED – WALKING FOR HEALTH
programme is of the highest standard. When: Every Monday starting at 10:30am (Except bank holidays)
Meet: Hall Croft, Shepshed, opposite Shepshed Library LE12 9AN
Held at a variety of locations across the borough, our Duration/distance: 1 hour, 2-3 miles Cost: Free
walks are set in beautiful surroundings. The Charnwood
These walks are run by the Forest House Surgery Patient’s Participation Group.
area comprises 108sq miles of lovely English countryside,
This friendly and sociable group welcome new walkers of all abilities. The walks
embracing our bustling market town of Loughborough
follow a variety of routes around the village.
and over 35 rural villages. Our graded walks are accessible
and suitable for all. Group walks are fun, social, and offer a The Shepshed walks won the ‘Best Sport and Physical Activity Project’ in the
chance to chat and catch up with friends, or to make new 2017 Charnwood Sports Awards.
ones. By teaming up, even if it’s just with one other person,
you’re more likely to maintain the walking habit and improve BARROW UPON SOAR – WALKING FOR HEALTH
your health, it is also good for you mental health, walking can When: Every Tuesday at 10:30am
help reduce depression by 20-30%. Put simply, anyone can Meet: The Three Crowns Inn Car Park, Cotes Road, Barrow upon Soar, LE12 8JS
enjoy walking – it helps keep you fit, healthy and happy – Duration/distance: Varies from 30 to 90 minutes Cost: Free
and most of our walks are free. These weekly walks around Barrow and the local countryside are led by a friendly
team of volunteer walk leaders. The team offer several walks from 30 to 90
We grade our walks in levels as follows: minutes. The 30 minute walk is accessible and suitable for wheelchairs and buggy
1 Level 1 – Health walks: Suitable for people who have not walkers. All abilities are welcome to join in these popular and sociable walks.
walked much before, are looking to be more active, or are The Barrow Health Walks were awarded the ‘Outstanding Contribution to
returning from injury or illness. These walks also offer the Sport & Physical Activity’ at the 2016 Charnwood Sports Awards.
opportunity for people to increase their activity levels and
are generally 30-90 minutes in duration. Most of these walks GORSE COVERT – WALKING FOR HEALTH
will be on flat ground and therefore maybe suitable for When: Every Wednesday at 10:30am
wheelchairs and buggy walkers, however, please check Meet: Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ
the description on each walk to confirm. Duration/distance: Level 1: Approx. 1 to 1.5 miles (shorter/slower)
Level 2: Approx. 3 miles (longer/faster walk) Cost: Free
2 Level 2 – Progression walks: For people who have
undertaken a number of Health Walks and are now looking These walks organised by the Gorse Covert Walking for Health volunteer team are
to take their next step to something a little more challenging. aimed at those who wish to return to walking or are taking up walking for exercise
These walks are more than 90 minutes in duration and are and the social side of life. All ages and abilities are welcome, and all are welcome
likely to include slopes, steps, stiles and uneven surfaces. to stop for a drink and chat at the Community Centre after each walk.
Nordic walking is also included in this category. These walks were awarded runner up in the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sport &
Physical Activity’ category in the 2018 Charnwood Sports Awards, and won the ‘Best
3 Level 3 – Progression walks: Longer walks, intended for
Community Sport/Physical Activity Project’ at the 2015 Charnwood Spots Awards.
people who are used to walking. These walks will be about
2-3 hours in duration, possibly more in some instances, and The Gorse Covert team are also running evening ‘Twilight’ walks over the summer
may include some steep gradients, stiles and field walking. meeting in the car park at Maxwell’s Pub. These walks last around an hour
cover around 3 miles. The walks will take place every other Monday evening
from 18th May. See the walks planner for full details.
REGULAR WEEKLY WALKS WALKING GROUPS
LOUGHBOROUGH TOWN WALKING GROUP – IDVERDE RANGER WALKS
WALKING FOR HEALTH The Ranger service care for Charnwood’s Green Spaces.
When: Every Thursday at 10:30am The team organise several themed guided walks throughout
Meet: In the café at John Storer House, Ward’s End, the year, including Tree Id, Bluebell and Bat Walks.
Loughborough, LE11 3HA The Bluebell walk usually takes place on the first Thursday
Duration/distance: 1 hour 15 minutes, 2-3 miles of May at The Outwoods at 10:00am, but final details are tbc.
Cost: Free Details will be posted on the Council’s webpages at
www.charnwood.gov.uk
Led by friendly volunteer walk leaders, these walks take in
a variety of routes around the paths and parks of central The Ranger service lead conservation volunteering
Loughborough. The group stop for a drink and chat in events throughout the year, for more information email
the café at John Storer after the walk. Charnwood@idverde.co.uk
MOUNTSORREL – WALKING FOR HEALTH QUEENS PARK NORDIC WALKING GROUP
When: On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am When: Every Friday 10:30am
Meet: Mountsorrel Youth Café, The Green, Meet: Outside the entrance to Charnwood Museum,
Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF Queen’s Park, Loughborough, LE11 3DU
Duration/distance: Variable Duration/distance: Varies
Cost: Free Cost: Free, but booking required. Call Ciro on 07841 366 220
or email queensparknordicwalkinggroup@hotmail.com.
These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and
local countryside and cover around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone The route begins in Queen’s Park and then explores
is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the café Loughborough and the surrounding area. Delivered by a
after the walk. The walk on the 1st Thursday is led by the trained British Nordic Walking Society Instructor, these
Neighbourhood Development Officer and is an opportunity sociable walks will provide basic instruction, exercise and fun.
to discuss local issues. The walk on the 3rd Thursday of the
Nordic walking uses poles reducing impact on joints whilst
month is led by the Gorse Covert Health Walks team.
also providing a full body workout. These walks are suitable
for beginners, and poles are available to borrow during the
WOODHOUSE EAVES – WALKING FOR HEALTH walk. The walks are also suitable for people who have their
When: Every Tuesday at 10:45am own poles and would like to return to Nordic Walking,
Meet: The Village Community Hall Car Park, Main Street, meet new people and discover some new routes.
Woodhouse Eaves, LE12 8RZ
Duration/distance: Variable
Cost: Free
These walks are led by Derek, David and other walk leaders.
The walks take in a variety of routes around the beautiful
area of Beacon Hill, The Outwoods and the surrounding area.
There will be some inclines and uneven paths on these routes.
The group stop for a drink and chat in a cafe during or
after the walk.
WALKS PLANNER – MONTH-BY-MONTH
WALKING GROUPS
January 2020
WALKIE TALKIE WEDNESDAYS
When: Monthly, first Wednesday of the month (except 8th Jan) THURSDAY 2ND JANUARY 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALK
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Meet: 08:15 for 08:30am start in the Newtown Linford Car Park, Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF
Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0HB Duration/distance: Variable
Duration/distance: Varies Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside
and cover around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the
Cost: Free + parking charge, currently £3 – check
café after the walk.
www.bradgatepark.org/find-us for latest charge
Booking: Please book on EventBrite at https://bit.ly/2KEWeKD Cost: Free Walk Leader: Neighbourhood Development Officer
Join the group on the first Wednesday of each month for a walk
around Bradgate Park where you’ll get to meet new contacts WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY 8:30AM – WALKIE TALKIE WEDNESDAY
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and develop business relationships, all for free. The walk will Meet: 08:15 for 08:30am start in the Newtown Linford Car Park, Bradgate Park,
last for around an hour and the route may be changed due to Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0HB
weather conditions or to suit individuals who are participating. Duration/distance: Around an hour of walking
After the walk, you will have the opportunity to continue Information: Walkie Talkie Wednesdays is networking with a healthy twist. With a walk around
beautiful Bradgate Park followed by chat in the café. Please wear footwear suitable for unsurfaced
informal networking in the Park’s café. Here, you’ll have the
and uneven paths. The routes will often include some inclines.
chance to purchase their delicious refreshments.
Booking: Please book your place on EventBrite at ‘Walkie Talkie Wednesday’, or use link
We recommend footwear suitable for unsurfaced footpaths https://bit.ly/2KEWeKD
with some uneven surfaces, and please bring attire to suit all Cost: Free + parking charge, currently £3 – check www.bradgatepark.org/find-us for latest charge
weather conditions. Don’t forget to bring enough change for
the car park (£3.00 as of Dec 2019).
Walkie Talkie Wednesdays are delivered in partnership by WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY 11:00AM – CHARNWOOD ACTION GROUP WALKS
LWS Training Services & Charnwood Borough Council’s
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Meet: Rothley Library, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PS
Active Charnwood Team. Duration/distance: Under 2 miles
For more information please contact Leslie Singleton, Description: This inclusive walk is suitable for all, including wheelchair access and pushchairs.
LWS Training Servcies on 07974 407988. Cost: FREE Walk leaders: Emma and Mary
COACH TRIP WALK THURSDAY 9TH JANUARY 10:00AM – CROPSTON RESERVOIR WALK
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Meet: Hallgates car park, Bradgate Park, Cropston, LE7 7HQ
MANIFOLD VALLEY Duration/distance: Around 4 miles
When: Tuesday 12th May Description: A circuit of Cropston Reservoir via Cropston and the back of Bradgate Park.
Meet: 08:15am for 08:30am at Loughborough Leisure Centre, Water and walking boots recommended.
Browns Lane, Loughborough, LE11 3HE Cost: Free Walk Leader: John Mumford
Duration/distance: Around 8 miles
Cost: £12 per person, booking required
THURSDAY 16TH JANUARY 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALK
On Tuesday 12th May we’ve organised a coach trip walk 1
Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF
around the beautiful Manifold Valley area. This will be a walk
Duration/distance: Variable
of around 8 miles which will feature some hills. Booking is Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside
required. Online booking and payment is available for this and cover around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the
walk at https://charnwoodcouncil.bookinglive.com/leisure- café after the walk.
activities-adults or call the Active Charnwood team on
Cost: Free Walk Leader: Gorse Covert health walks team
01509 63 2535 or active.together@charnwood.gov.uk
FRIDAY 17TH JANUARY 10:00AM – DAVID’S BUS PASS WALKS THURSDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALKS
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Meet: B&Q, Belton Road, Loughborough, LE11 5XS Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF
Duration/distance: 5 miles, 2 ½ hours Duration/distance: Variable
Description: Canal walk to Barrow “Slabs” to Quorn, taking the bus back to Loughborough. Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside and cover
Cost: Free Walk Leader: David Bentley around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the café after the walk.
Cost: Free Walk Leader: Gorse Covert health walks team
February 2020 FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 9:59AM – DAVID’S BUS PASS WALKS
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Meet: High street, Loughborough, LE11 2QG. 9:59am
TUESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 10:00AM – WATERMEAD PARK
Duration/distance: 3 hours, 6 miles
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Meet: Whiles Lane, Birstall, LE4 4EE. Park courteously on the roadside Description: Taking the Skylink bus to Kegworth Church this is a walk along the River Soar
Duration/distance: 4.9 miles back to Loughborough. Wear sensible shoes and bring a drink.
Description: An old favourite for the winter. A flat circuit of Watermead Park, taking in all of Cost: Free Walk Leader: David Bentley
the park on good surfaced tracks. Water and walking boots recommended.
Cost: Free Walk Leader: John Mumford THURSDAY 27TH FEBRUARY, MEET AT 10:00AM – HATHERN AND ZOUCH
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Meet: Gorse Covert car park (by the community centre), Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ
Duration/distance: 3 hours, 7-8 miles
WEDNESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 8:30AM – WALKIE TALKIE WEDNESDAY
1 Information: A circular walk which extends the range of the northerly trails used for the
Meet: 08:15 for 08:30am start in the Newtown Linford Car Park, Bradgate Park, Wednesday Walking for Health walks.
Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0HB A mix of footpaths, roads and towpaths, including a mile or two of the ‘Macmillan Way – Cross
Duration/distance: Around an hour of walking Britain Way’ long distance footpath. Generally level terrain but uneven, wet and muddy in places.
Information: Walkie Talkie Wednesdays is networking with a healthy twist. With a walk around Wear stout footwear and be prepared for rain.
beautiful Bradgate Park followed by chat in the café. Please wear footwear suitable for unsurfaced Bring a half-time snack and drink, to keep your spirits up.
and uneven paths. The routes will often include some inclines.
Cost: Free Walk Leader: Martin Luck
Booking: Please book your place on EventBrite at ‘Walkie Talkie Wednesday’, or use link
https://bit.ly/2KEWeKD
Cost: Free + parking charge, currently £3 – check www.bradgatepark.org/find-us for latest charge
March 2020
WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 8:30AM – WALKIE TALKIE WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALKS 1
1 Meet: 08:15 for 08:30am start in the Newtown Linford Car Park, Bradgate Park,
Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF
Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0HB
Duration/distance: Variable
Duration/distance: Around an hour of walking
Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside
Information: Walkie Talkie Wednesdays is networking with a healthy twist. With a walk around
and cover around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the
beautiful Bradgate Park followed by chat in the café. Please wear footwear suitable for unsurfaced
café after the walk.
and uneven paths. The routes will often include some inclines.
Cost: Free Walk Leader: Gorse Covert health walks team Booking: Please book your place on EventBrite at ‘Walkie Talkie Wednesday’, or use link
https://bit.ly/2KEWeKD
Cost: Free + parking charge, currently £3 – check www.bradgatepark.org/find-us for latest charge
WEDNESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 11:00AM – CHARNWOOD ACTION GROUP WALKS
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Meet: Outside Tesco Express, Sibson Road, Birstall, LE4 4ND THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALKS
Duration/distance: Under 2 miles 1
Description: This inclusive walk is suitable for all, including wheelchair access and pushchairs. Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF
Duration/distance: Variable
Cost: FREE Walk leaders: Paul and Sue
Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside and cover
around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the café after the walk.
Cost: Free Walk Leader: Neighbourhood Development OfficerWEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH 10:00AM – STONEYWELL WINTER WALK April 2020
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Meet: Copt Oak church, Whitwick Road, Markfield, LE67 9QB WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL 8:30AM – WALKIE TALKIE WEDNESDAY
Duration/distance: 4.8 miles 1
Information: The route drops down from Copt Oak using local paths and lanes to Stoneywell Meet: 08:15 for 08:30am start in the Newtown Linford Car Park, Bradgate Park,
and Ulverscroft before climbing back to Copt Oak. Wear walking boots and bring water. Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0HB
Duration/distance: Around an hour of walking
Cost: Free Walk Leader: John Mumford Information: Walkie Talkie Wednesdays is networking with a healthy twist. With a walk around
beautiful Bradgate Park followed by chat in the café. Please wear footwear suitable for unsurfaced
and uneven paths. The routes will often include some inclines.
WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH 11:00AM – CHARNWOOD ACTION GROUP WALKS Booking: Please book your place on EventBrite at ‘Walkie Talkie Wednesday’, or use link
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Meet: Mountsorrel Library, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AS
Duration/distance: Under 2 miles Cost: Free + parking charge, currently £3 – check www.bradgatepark.org/find-us for latest charge
Description: This inclusive walk is suitable for all, including wheelchair access and pushchairs.
Cost: FREE Walk leaders: Emma and Mary
THURSDAY 2ND APRIL 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALKS
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Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF
FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 9:55AM – DAVID’S BUS PASS WALKS
Duration/distance: Variable
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Meet: Lemyngton Street, Loughborough, LE11 1UH catching the No. 27 bus Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside
Duration/distance: 6 miles, 3 hours and cover around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the
Description: A steady walk along the Soar Valley. Please bring your bus pass. café after the walk.
Cost: Free Walk Leader: David Bentley Cost: Free Walk Leader: Neighbourhood Development Officer
THURSDAY 19TH MARCH 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALKS WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL 10:00AM – COSSINGTON MEADOWS
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Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF Meet: Cossington Church, Main Street, Cossington, LE7 4UU
Duration/distance: Variable Duration/distance: 4 miles
Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside and cover Information: A gentle and level ramble through the nature reserve and river side to
around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the café after the walk. the confluence of the Soar and Wreake and back over the fields to Cossington.
Cost: Free Walk Leader: Gorse Covert health walks team Water and walking boots recommended.
Cost: Free Walk Leader: John Mumford
THURSDAY 26TH MARCH, MEET AT 10:00AM – COTES, REMPSTONE & STANFORD
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Meet: Canal bridge (behind Loughborough Central Station), by The Climbing Station, junction
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of Great Central Road and Empress Road, LE11 1RH. Plenty of on-street parking on Empress Road. Meet: Quorndon Fox car park, 46 High St, Quorn, LE12 8DT
Duration/distance: Around 3 hours, 8 miles Duration/distance: Under 2 miles
Information: Over the hills and far away, through a secret culvert and past Stanford Hall; great views Description: This inclusive walk is suitable for all, including wheelchair access and pushchairs.
if the weather is kind. Some lengthy but very gentle slopes and a couple of short, steeper ones. Mostly
on footpaths and rough tracks, round field edges and woodland. Uneven terrain. Likely to be wet and Cost: FREE Walk leaders: Alix and Sue
muddy in places. Includes a few miles of the ‘Macmillan Way – Cross Britain Way’ long distance footpath.
Wear stout footwear and be prepared for rain. A walking stick or pole may be helpful if you are
used to using one, but not essential. Bring a half-time snack and drink, to keep your spirits up. THURSDAY 16TH APRIL 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALKS
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Cost: Free Walk Leader: Martin Luck Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF
Duration/distance: Variable
Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside
and cover around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the
café after the walk.
Cost: Free Walk Leader: Gorse Covert health walks teamFRIDAY 17TH APRIL 10:19AM – DAVID’S BUS PASS WALKS TUESDAY 12TH MAY 08:15AM – MANIFOLD VALLEY COACH TRIP WALK
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Meet: Baxter Gate, Loughborough, LE11 1TG for 10:19am Bus 154 Meet: 8:15am for 8:30am at Loughborough Leisure Centre, Browns Lane, Loughborough, LE11 3HE
Duration/distance: 6 miles, 3 hours Duration/distance: Around 8 miles
Description: Taking the bus to Bradgate Inn, in Cropston, and walking through woods and Information: A day out for a scenic walk around the Manifold Valley area. The day includes coach
open fields. Please bring your bus pass. travel to and from the walk from Loughborough Leisure Centre. The route includes some hills.
Booking is required, book online at https://charnwoodcouncil.bookinglive.com/leisure-activities-adults
Cost: Free Walk Leader: David Bentley
or call the Active Charnwood team on 01509 63 2535.
Cost: £12 per person Walk Leader: John Mumford
THURSDAY 30TH APRIL, MEET AT 10:00AM – BARROW, WALTON & BURTON BANDALLS
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Meet: Canal bridge (behind Loughborough Central Station), by The Climbing Station, junction
of Great Central Road and Empress Road, LE11 1RH. Plenty of on-street parking on Empress Road. WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 11:00AM – CHARNWOOD ACTION GROUP WALKS
Duration/distance: Around 3 hours, 8 miles
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Meet: Shepshed Library, Hall Croft, Shepshed, LE12 9AN
Information: Along the canal to Barrow, towards Walton on the Wolds and back over the fields
Duration/distance: Under 2 miles
via Burton Bandalls and Cotes. Wear stout footwear and be prepared for rain.
Description: This inclusive walk is suitable for all, including wheelchair access and pushchairs.
A walking stick or pole may be helpful if you are used to using one, but not essential.
Bring a half-time snack and drink, to keep your spirits up. Cost: FREE Walk leaders: Paul and Sue
Cost: Free Walk Leader: Martin Luck
MONDAY 18TH MAY 7:30PM – GORSE COVERT TWILIGHT WALKS
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May 2020 Meet: Car park at Maxwell’s Pub, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ
Duration/distance: 1 hour, 3 miles
WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY 8:30AM – WALKIE TALKIE WEDNESDAY Information: An opportunity to join the Gorse Covert health walk group on an evening walk
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Meet: 08:15 for 08:30am start in the Newtown Linford Car Park, Bradgate Park,
Please wear walking shoes and bring a drink.
Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0HB
Duration/distance: Around an hour of walking Cost: Free Walk Leader: Gorse Covert Walking for Health team
Information: Walkie Talkie Wednesdays is networking with a healthy twist. With a walk around
beautiful Bradgate Park followed by chat in the café. Please wear footwear suitable for unsurfaced
and uneven paths. The routes will often include some inclines. WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY 10:00AM – HUNTS HILL CIRCULAR
Booking: Please book your place on EventBrite at ‘Walkie Talkie Wednesday’, or use link 2
https://bit.ly/2KEWeKD Meet: Hunts Hill (Old John) car park, Bradgate Park, LE6 0AH
Duration/distance: 5 miles
Cost: Free + parking charge, currently £3 – check www.bradgatepark.org/find-us for latest charge
Information: We start by dropping down through Bradgate Park and cross into Swithland Woods
emerging into Swithland village. From there we walk into Woodhouse Eaves climb up Maplewell Rd
and then cross the golf course back up to our start point. Water and walking boots recommended.
THURSDAY 7TH MAY 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALKS
1 Cost: Free Walk Leader: John Mumford
Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF
Duration/distance: Variable
Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside and cover
THURSDAY 21ST MAY 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALKS
around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the café after the walk. 1
Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF
Cost: Free Walk Leader: Neighbourhood Development Officer
Duration/distance: Variable
Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside
FRIDAY 8TH MAY 9:59AM – DAVID’S BUS PASS WALKS and cover around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the
3 café after the walk.
Meet: High Street, Loughborough, LE11 2PY, for the 9:59am Skylink bus
Duration/distance: 6 miles, 3 hours Cost: Free Walk Leader: Gorse Covert health walks team
Description: Taking the bus to the Anchor Inn, Hathern, this is a canal and river walk to Fox Hill,
Stanford and Great Meadow. Please bring your bus pass.
Cost: Free Walk Leader: David BentleyTHURSDAY 28TH MAY, MEET AT 10:00AM – WYMESWOLD, WYSALL & A LOST VILLAGE THURSDAY 4TH JUNE 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALKS
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Meet: Gate of Wymeswold Church, The Stockwell, opposite the Three Crowns, LE12 6TZ Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF
There is parking on the roads around the church but please park responsibly. Duration/distance: Variable
Centrebus number 8 goes from Loughborough, Baxter Gate, Stand BA. Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside and cover
At the time of writing the 9:37 departure arrives at 9:53; return at 11 mins past each hour. around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the café after the walk.
Duration/distance: Around 3 hours, 8 miles
Cost: Free Walk Leader: Neighbourhood Development Officer
Information: A circular walk linking Wymeswold and Wysall, past the site of Thorpe-le-Glebe
mediaeval village. Mostly on footpaths and field tracks. Uneven terrain, round field edges.
Likely to be wet and muddy in places. Includes a mile or two of the ‘Macmillan Way – WEDNESDAY 10TH JUNE 11:00AM – CHARNWOOD ACTION GROUP WALKS
Cross Britain Way’ long distance path. Wear stout footwear and be prepared for rain. 1
A walking stick or pole may be helpful if you are used to using one, but not essential. Meet: Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB
Bring a half-time snack and drink, to keep your spirits up. Duration/distance: Under 2 miles
Information: This inclusive walk is suitable for all, including wheelchair access and pushchairs.
Cost: Free Walk Leader: Martin Luck
Cost: FREE Walk leaders: Paul and Sue
FRIDAY 12TH JUNE 9:55AM – DAVID’S BUS PASS WALKS
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June 2020 Meet: Lemyngton Street, Loughborough, LE11 1UH for the 9:55am No.27 bus
Duration/distance: 5 miles, 3 hours
MONDAY 1ST JUNE 7:30PM – GORSE COVERT TWILIGHT WALKS Information: Taking the bus to Seagrave, this is a downhill walk across Soar Valley.
1 Please bring your bus pass.
Meet: Car park at Maxwell’s Pub, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ
Duration/distance: 1 hour, 3 miles Cost: Free Walk Leader: David Bentley
Information: An opportunity to join the Gorse Covert health walk group on an evening walk
around the local area.
Please wear walking shoes and bring a drink. MONDAY 15TH JUNE 7:30PM – GORSE COVERT TWILIGHT WALKS
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Cost: Free Walk Leader: Gorse Covert Walking for Health team Meet: Car park at Maxwell’s Pub, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ
Duration/distance: 1 hour, 3 miles
Information: An opportunity to join the Gorse Covert health walk group on an evening walk
TUESDAY 2ND JUNE 10:00AM – MOUNTSORREL CIRCULAR. around the local area. Please wear walking shoes and bring a drink.
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Meet: Soar Valley Leisure Centre, Kingfisher Road, Mountsorrel, LE12 7FG Cost: Free Walk Leader: Gorse Covert Walking for Health team
Duration/distance: 7.5 miles
Information: A longer circular walk going via the canal and river path to Barrow, over The Slabs to
THURSDAY 18TH JUNE 10:30AM – MOUNTSORREL HEALTH WALKS
Quorn, then up to rabbits Bridge and back to Mountsorrel via Swithland Reservoir Kinchley Lane and 1
Bond Lane. Water and walking boots essential. As this walk is over 2 hours a snack should be carried. Meet: Mountsorrel Community Café, The Green, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AF
Duration/distance: Variable
Cost: Free Walk Leader: John Mumford
Information: These walks follow a variety of routes around the village and local countryside
and cover around 2 to 3 miles. Everyone is welcome to stop for a drink, snack and chat in the
café after the walk.
WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 8:30AM – WALKIE TALKIE WEDNESDAY
1 Cost: Free Walk Leader: Gorse Covert health walks team
Meet: 08:15 for 08:30am start in the Newtown Linford Car Park, Bradgate Park,
Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0HB
Duration/distance: Around an hour of walking MONDAY 29TH JUNE 7:30PM – GORSE COVERT TWILIGHT WALKS
Information: Walkie Talkie Wednesdays is networking with a healthy twist. With a walk 1
around beautiful Bradgate Park followed by chat in the café. Please wear footwear suitable Meet: Car park at Maxwell’s Pub, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ
for unsurfaced and uneven paths. The routes will often include some inclines. Duration/distance: 1 hour, 3 miles
Booking: Please book your place on EventBrite at ‘Walkie Talkie Wednesday’, or use link Information: An opportunity to join the Gorse Covert health walk group on an evening walk
https://bit.ly/2KEWeKD around the local area. Please wear walking shoes and bring a drink.
Cost: Free + parking charge, currently £3 – check www.bradgatepark.org/find-us for latest charge Cost: Free Walk Leader: Gorse Covert Walking for Health teamBecome a walk leader!
Balance Buddies Clubs Age 2-6
Thursdays 16:10-16:55 Hood Park Leisure Centre
Fridays 11:10-11:55 Hermitage Leisure Centre
Fridays 13:10-13:55 Loughborough Leisure Centre
Saturdays 13:10-13:55 Soar Valley Leisure Centre
Next course early 2020 Biking Buddies Courses Age 4-13
9.30am to 1.00pm Thursdays 17:00-17:45 Hood Park Leisure Centre
Charnwood Borough Council, Loughborough Saturdays 14:00-14:45 Soar Valley Leisure Centre
CycleSkills Club Age 4-13
Fridays 16:30-17:30 Beaumanor Hall
GoBike Clubs Age 4+ (including adults)
The Volunteer Walk Leader course is a half day course which is Thursdays 18:30-19:30 Hicks Lodge
Fridays 17:30-18:30 Beaumanor Hall
’s or Community
group or as part of our Guided Walks programme.
Further courses will take place through the year. cycletraining@b-buddies.com
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ages and £10.00
Includes: bag,
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rewards and moreAn invitation from Active Charnwood
Do you want to get more active, meet new people and improve your health?
Active Charnwood is the council team which delivers sport and physical activities around
Charnwood Borough.
We deliver, manage, oversee and support a wide range of Sport and Active Recreation
activities, available to people from all social, economic, gender, ethnic and disability
backgrounds, aged from 0 to 65+.
HSBC UK Guided Rides HSBC UK Breeze Activities include:
Follow our lead. Free, friendly Discover the power of riding • Mini Movers (0-4yrs) • New Age Kurling
bike rides led by British Cycling together. Fun, free bike rides • Forest schools (5-16yrs) • Walking Football and Netball
trained leaders. for women of all abilities. • Holiday Activity Programme (4-16yrs) • Steady Steps falls prevention classes
• Exercise Referral Scheme • Chair Based Exercise Groups
• Heartsmart Cardiac Rehab • Inclusive Sports Clubs
• Back Care classes • Twilight Games care home activities
• Weight Management groups • Exercise for people with Parkinson’s
• Guided walks and Dementia
• Nordic Walking • Ladies only sessions
Our team also supports Sports Clubs and Community Groups to get people active, providing
Sports Grants, access to the Active Charnwood Alliance and recognition of achievement at our
annual Sports Awards.
To find out more about all the activities we offer and support, please visit our website at
www.charnwoodsport.org.uk or contact a member of the team on 01509 634673 or email
HSBC UK HSBC UK active.together@charnwood.gov.uk
Let’s Ride Pop-Up Ready Set Ride Keep up to date with Active Charnwood on social media by liking and following
@ActiveCharnwood on Facebook and Twitter
Regular traffic-free events The first step in every child’s
for all the family to enjoy. journey to cycling.
Get more active in Charnwood
HSBC UK Go-Ride HSBC UK Ride Social
Friendly, local cycling clubs Find your riding buddy and
designed especially for children. follow your own route.
www.charnwoodsport.org.uk | @ActiveCharnwood
01509 634673 | active.together@charnwood.gov.uk
Find out more: LETSRIDE.CO.UKYOUR CHARNWOOD LEISURE CENTRES... LOUGHBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE Browns Lane, Loughborough, Leicester LE11 3HE Tel: 01509 611 080 SOAR VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE Off Kingfisher Road, Mountsorrel, Leicester LE12 7FG Tel: 01162 375 267 SOUTH CHARNWOOD LEISURE CENTRE Parkstone Road, Leicester LE7 1LY Tel: 01162 640 057 To receive the next walks programme brochure, please send your enquiry to walks@fusion-lifestyle.com 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. Tel: 01509 611080 Email: walks@fusion-lifestyle.com www.charnwood-leisure.com
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