Recent Walks and reporting Right of Way issues (below)
4th March: Shorter Walk - Tugby
Twenty four people turned out for a Tugby walk starting at Cafe Ventoux. During the briefing people were particularly looking forward to crossing the fjord on the way to Loddington. It's not clear whether the reality of the small brook with a bridge over, proved to be a bit of a disappointment but the error in the walk description might be hard to live down for a while. At least it proves that they are read!
Lovely walk over to Loddington where we had an early coffee break, and the general opinion was that we could stay there in the sun for a while! Shepherding people through Loddington and facing three significant undulations (hills) we made our way back along the lanes to Cafe Ventoux (not a cycle in sight). The opinion on the mileage was anything from just over 5 miles to 6 miles so we will settle on 5.5 miles. Eighteen people stayed for a delightful lunch at the cafe including Jane and Steve, welcome:)
4th March: Longer Walk - Wilbarston
Ten of us set off today. Wilbarston to the Desborough airfield, then over Blackthorn Wood Golf Course and through to Middleton. Lunch at East Carlton Park, then back up hill to Wilbarston.
All good, not much sun, but no rain, skylarks and pink blossom and, of course very good company.
Very enjoyable.
PS Ten of us got back!
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.