Recent Walks and reporting Right of Way issues (below)
22nd April: Shorter Walk - Tur Langton
On a lovely spring day with a cool refreshing breeze, 11 of us met at ‘The Crown’ Tur Langton. By happenchance Helen Brown was there walking with a Harborough walking group so we were able to offer condolences about Tom. We passed alpacas and avoided cows to reach Mere Lane and return past ‘Mint and Ginger’ where some had coffee etc and one had cake! Here we bumped into Helen again! As we proceeded towards West Langton and aimed for Church Langton, we continued to enjoy views, wild flowers, birdsong including Whitethroats and conversation. We reached a copse filled with blue bells and navigated past cows and over a tricky stile to reach the pub again, where nine enjoyed lunch.
22nd April: Longer Walk - Tilton on the Hill
Seven of us turned up today. We did eight miles in glorious countryside. Tilton on the Hill to Owston, past Robin a Tip Toe Hill, with a gory explanation (which may have been made up by Richard). We passed lakes, fields of lambs, loads of wild flowers and wonderful scenery, including an impressive railway viaduct. We then went through Marefield on the way back to Tilton. Great day and lovely 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.