May is National Walking Month and there are over 100 walks to suit all ages and abilities taking place across the county throughout the month.
In support, Leicestershire County Council has put together details ofthe organised walks covering some of the 1,896 miles of rights of way across the county.
There are some fantastic walks to be experienced in Leicestershire’s countryside, parks and urban areas. Walking is a great way to stay fit and active and there are plenty of opportunities to get out and about right on our doorsteps.
We hope people will embrace National Walking Month this May and enjoy the great outdoors.
Person:Councillor Peter Osborne, cabinet member for highways and transportWalks taking place in districts and boroughs across the county include:
Ten miles starting in Ashby de la Zouch, on Thursday, 12 May
Five miles starting in Thornton, via Stanton under Bardon and Bagworth, on Thursday, 19 May
Six miles around Hallaton, on Saturday, 28 May
Four-and-a-half miles starting in Lutterworth, on Tuesday, 31 May
More information on the organised walks and rights of way in Leicestershire is available online.
Remember to log the number of miles you walk during the month through the LeicesterShire Sustainable Travel Challenge.
A host of walks will also take place in North West Leicestershire, Hinckley and Bosworth and Charnwood as part of the National Forest Walking Festival which takes place from 14-26 May and this year celebrates the 25 anniversary of the creation of the national forest. Full details of all the walks on offer are available in the festival guide and are graded from easy to strenuous.