Recent Walks and reporting Right of Way issues (below)
Longer Walk - Illston on the Hill - 7 October 2026
After glorious weather on Tuesday, Wednesday produced rain and grey skies that commenced before our walk and continued throughout. Flying in the face of adversity 14 well kitted-out walkers turned-up for a walk of about 8 miles.
This walk takes in three churches and usually involves passing through cattle. Today only one field had any cattle. This mini herd were sheltering in a corner, out of the wind, and took no notice of us.
We stopped at Kings Norton Church for coffee and some of us were able to go inside the church. It is imposing from the outside but is less ornate inside. Later in our walk, after navigating a small number of stiles, some made slippery by the rain we used the shelter of the church porch at Carlton Curlieu as our packed lunch stop.
Having completed almost 7 miles before the lunch stop meant that the return to our cars only took about half an hour.
PS the consensus view of various phone apps is that the long downhill field before the uphill path to Carlton Curlieu contained (white) mustard sown as either a fodder crop or as a green manure, soil improver.
Shorter Walk - Fermin Woods- 7 October 2026
Ignoring the gloomy forecast for heavy rain and a big drop in temperatures, just six of us set out from Fermyn Woods Country Park, near Corby. Initially following the park’s orange route through the woods, we turned north on a public right of way that led to a bridleway past the model aircraft club. Then across a planted field, minor road, track and field edge paths, stopping just short of half way for coffee. We returned through more woods, eventually passing the impressive entrance to Bocase Farm, then through an avenue of mature trees before crossing the A6116 and into Brigstock village. Passing the pub by, we headed back to Skylarks café in the park, where we chose from an extensive menu, and were made very welcome. For much of the walk there was no more than a spit in the wind; we arrived back slightly damp, certainly not soaked as we fully expected. All in all, a successful outing, in 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.