Recent Walks and reporting Right of Way issues (below)
15th January 2025: Shorter walk - Pitsford Reservoir
Eighteen of us met at the Causeway Car Park to undertake this circular reservoir walk. Although we started off a bit damp and gloomy the blue skies and sun shone through towards the end. Jane, who led our walk, found the second 'luxurious' coffee stop of the year with great coffee and warm toilets! Nice to bump into a couple of the rambling group who were taking a walk independently of us but supped with the group.
We were lucky enough to spot a myriad of beautiful birds including a heron, swans, mallards and others we couldn't name. This 7 mile walk was undertaken at a great pace and was enjoyed by all.
15th January 2025: Longer walk - Five Parks
It was great to see several new and newish members amongst the 27 walkers who joined our walk from the Stoughton Park car park.
In the course of the walk there were short stops to find out about how Evington Brook and Oadby Washbrook wind their ways to join the River Soar, north and south of the City centre respectively.
Richard kindly added information relating to the interesting sunken garden in the Botanical Gardens and drew attention to a large house (Glebe Mount) occupied by Major General Matthew Ridgway (USA) during World War 2. It is thought that this officer was a member of the team that planned the D-Day landings. Post war he held several high-ranking strategic roles in Europe and further afield.
Overall the underfoot conditions were good but a short stretch before lunch ensured that we arrived at our lunch stop looking like real walkers. For once the weather forecast of sunshine from about 1pm was spot on, enabling us to complete the 8.5 miles on time and in glorious sunshine.
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.