Recent Walks and reporting Right of Way issues (below)
2nd October 2024: Shorter walk - Hambleton Peninsula
A new month brings new weather, or rather more a continuation of some of the recent bad weather. 13 members braved the elements to walk this lovely walk around the peninsula and although there were offers of short cuts and a shorter walk, these hardy souls just kept on going. One of these hardy souls was none other than our friend and fellow walker, Gill, who chose this walk and this weather to undertake her first walk for eighteen months. Gill I know was incredibly appreciative of the warm welcome and support, including a rucksack carrier, who enabled her to enjoy this walk. The grizzly weather did deter some of the usual ardent photographers however we were treated to swans on the water and geese overhead. 8 walkers adjourned for lunch at Rutland Nursery Garden Centre and reports back are very good.
2nd October 2024: Longer walk - Tilton on the Hill
8 energetic and aquatic souls set of from Tilton on the Hill. The walk was mercifully tailored to the wet conditions and was on a mixture of quiet roads and tracks. Despite some rain, we still had lovely views over beautiful countryside. Lunch stop was the church porch in Skeffington, which accommodated all of us. The weather cleared later and we were all pretty dry, although windswept, when we got back to Tilton. A good walk with good company.
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.