Recent Walks and reporting Right of Way issues (below)
10th December: Shorter Walk - Kibworth
Sixteen souls, some dressed in Christmas hats etc, David was particularly excited to see circling kites as we set off from the carpark of ‘The Coach and Horses’ in Kibworth on a balmy December day. We passed through the park, where it was noted that trees, including an orchard had been planted, then across the A6, past the Munt to enter fields through a KRG sponsored gate from Carlton Rd. There was some mud but considering the rain from storm Bram, the going was reasonable and the rams we passed were distinctly ’resting.’ We walked towards Burton Overy but veered onto an elliptical course on permissive paths to return from whence we came via Main Street, a total of 5.4 miles [but don’t tell some of us about the extra decimal points]. 14 of us enjoyed a meal, including our special liaison officer Julia Hughes who had collected the orders. We hope perhaps to use the pub again as the food was good and service obliging.
10th December: Longer Walk - Foxton
A bonus sunny day saw 19 of us set off from Foxton towards Saddington, many wearing Santa hats, some wearing Christmas jumpers under their jackets and some in Christmas socks! The walk was not as muddy underfoot as was expected given the rainfall the previous day and, in fact, some of the tracks were muddier than the open fields. Coffee stop was at Laughton church where mince pies were enjoyed to help get into the festive spirit. Shortly after one of the group had a tumble, potholes are not just a problem for cars, so the route was changed slightly to get us back to Foxton sooner. Lunch was at the end of the walk, unusual for the longer walkers and 17 of us enjoyed a festive lunch at Foxton Locks Inn. A lovely walk with great company in perfect winter weather.
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.