Recent Walks and reporting Right of Way issues (below)
Longer Walk - Belton - 21st October 2026
Today’s longer walk of 8.5 miles was a walk of two halves enjoyed by 10 of us. Pre-lunch we had lovely sunny weather and post lunch the forecast rain arrived, just a little later than predicted which suited us. The trees have definitely taken on their autumn colours and looked absolutely stunning. We had a discussion regarding the species of an unknown tree bearing some kind of fruit, it was a black walnut. We arrived at the pub for lunch before their official opening time but the barman/waiter and possibly also the chef opened early for us, he seemed to be a one man band. The sandwiches and soup were very good and hit the spot. It was a lovely walk, the rain did not dampen our spirits and as ever, excellent company.
Shorter Walk - Great Bowden - 21st October 2026
Twenty of us gathered on The Green, Great Bowden, from where we set off on this five mile walk in lovely autumn sunshine. The route took us out of the village to the canal, which was looking particularly beautiful today with the autumn shades just beginning. Swans and a heron were among the wildlife spotted, but no kingfishers today. On reaching Harborough's Canal Basin, we skirted through the edge of a housing estate to get back on to the road to Great Bowden. Until that point it was a mud-free route, but a trek through fields to get back to the village put paid to our clean boots!
Eighteen of us stayed for lunch at the Shoulder of Mutton after a lovely morning which only saw a short spell of rain, which was much better than most of us had feared.
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.