Recent Walks and reporting Right of Way issues (below)
22nd July: Shorter Walk - Fleckney and Saddington
Nineteen people gathered at The Old Crown for the start of this lovely 5 mile walk. Through housing estates and into the park where we came across very sociable people; a baby who decided to offer up a smile to one of our members and a man who took an interest in where we were heading off to as he was going fishing at Saddington! We stopped for our coffee break at Saddington church however no sight of the longer walkers who had by this time, long left the village.
After our break someone stopped their car to ask which walking group we are as he is looking to join one; the recruitment drive is well underway.
Through fields and managing horses in gateways, we came to the canal. Our walk took us along the canal, where we saw sheep taking a dip and drink, through to Millenium Woods. Butterflies but no birds - back to Fleckney to be welcomed by a 'scream of swifts'. Fourteen stayed for lunch at The Old Crown who looked after us well; a great end to a very convivial walk with good company.
22nd July: Longer Walk - Saddington/Foxton
Thirteen members met in Saddington for today's longer walk. The walk, which some concluded was over nine miles, involved some quite steep climbs across the Laughton Hills, on very hard grassy surfaces, a shady walk past the long horned cattle en route to the canal below Laughton, a long, very peaceful stretch by the side of the canal, and a very busy lunch time at Foxton locks, where ice creams were enjoyed by many in the group. Then on our way climbing up to Gumley and the usual up and down route from Gumley high above Saddington Reservoir back to our parked cars. This is a well worn, popular walk which many of us have done over the years but it never disappoints even on such a hot day.
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Reporting issues with Public Rights Of Way
Whether on a KRG led walk or under your own steam you may come across deficiencies in public rights of way. These my include dilapidated stiles, overgrown footpaths, blockages (intentional or otherwise) and a number of other impediments to the enjoyment of the countryside. Members are encouraged to report these to the relevant authorities.
If in Leicestershire you can use their website to report issues with public rights of way
Click here to go to Leicestershire "Report it" page.
If in North or West Northamptonshire issues with public rights of ways can be reported via their "Street Doctor - Fix my Street" service using the 'Rights of Way' report option. Click here to go to the Fix my Street website. To ensure that the reporting system works properly, when you select the category of the problem make sure that you choose 'Rights of Way' rather than 'Footway/Footpath'.
Please help to keep the countryside open to all.