Walks
The 2024 Somerby Festival of Walking took place from 17th to 19th May.
We are offering a short series of Autumn Walks during late September to early October 2024 starting/finishing at various different locations in the local area. These walks are set out below and available for booking now.
We have tried to be clear about the length of each walk, the time it might take, the stiles and obstacles that may be encountered along the way. But in the end it is for you to be sure that you only sign up for walks that you are comfortable you can do; the guides have volunteered to lead walks, but they are not responsible for checking that you are fit enough, appropriately dressed or otherwise capable of completing these walks. Please read and be aware of our Terms and Conditions before booking to join any walk.
Walks can be booked by visiting the 'Book' page and following the instructions there. Online booking will close at the end of the day before the walk departs.
All these walks are on public access footpaths, bridleways and lanes, so if you fancy having a go at any of them on your own then download the map and head out to enjoy the countryside.
Follow the Somerby Festival of Walking Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2097462610441179
Saturday 21st September 2024
Walk 1
Burrough Hill - Somerby Circuit
5 miles
Approximately 2.5 hours
Total Ascent 587ft
A walk following the Leicestershire Round footpaths through some livestock fields (all dogs MUST be on leads) from Burrough Hill Fort to Somerby. There are no stiles on the route but it can be muddy, particularly through the Dalby Hills Woods. Bridleways and footpaths will lead us back to the car park via Burrough on the Hill.
There is a pay and display car park at Burrough Hill.
Departs Burrough Hill Car Park 2.00pm
Closed to Bookings
Wednesday 25th September 2024
Walk 2
Burrough Court - Viaduct Circuit
Approx 5 miles
Approximately 2.5 hours (plus coffee time)
Total Ascent 446 ft
A walk on footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes from Burrough Court down to John O'Gaunt Viaduct, returning via Newbold to Burrough Court coffee shop, The Larder.
Footpaths go through some livestock fields (all dogs MUST be on leads) although mainly over arable land. There are no stiles on the route except for the one leading out of and back into Burrough Court - there is no dog gate here but most dogs are able to get through the large gaps between fence rails.
Departs Burrough Court coffee shop car park at 10.30am
Closed to Bookings
Sunday 29th September 2024
Walk 3
Launde Abbey - Riddlington Circuit
Approx 9 miles
Approximately 3.5 - 4 hours
Total Ascent 812 ft
A walk from Launde Abbey past Launde Big Wood and following the Leicestershire Round footpath to Belton-in-Rutland and then footpaths to Riddlington and Leigh Lodge fishponds before returning to the Launde Abbey tearoom. This route does go through some livestock fields (all dogs MUST be on leads) although much is arable. There are stiles on the route and although most have dog gates or space for a dog to get through, some do not and you must be able to lift your dog if necessary.
If you intend to join us for refreshments at the Launde Abbey tearoom at the end of the walk, then please use the visitors car park. If not, there is space for parking on verges nearby.
Departs Launde Abbey 10.30am
Closed to Bookings
Tuesday 1st October 2024
Walk 4
Launde Abbey Circuit
Approx 4 miles
Approximately 2 hours
Note: route amended 29 September
A walk from Launde Abbey skimming Launde Park Wood and through undulating countryside with lovely views over surrounding countryside before circling back on footpaths and bridleways to the Abbey tearooms for refreshments.
If you intend to join us for refreshments at the Launde Abbey tearoom at the end of the walk, then please use the visitors car park. If not, there is space for parking on verges nearby.
Departs Launde Abbey 1pm
Closed to Bookings
Saturday 5th October 2024
Walk 5
Burrough Hill, Thorpe Satchville, Great Dalby Circuit
Approx 8.5 miles
Approximately 3.5 - 4 hours
Total Ascent 882ft
A route from Burrough Hill Fort taking footpaths and bridleways to Thorpe Satchville and on to Great Dalby before returning to Burrough Hill via Moscow.
This route crosses some livestock fields (all dogs MUST be on leads). There are several stiles on the route and although most have dog gates or space for dogs to get through a small number do not - if you bring your dog you must be able to lift it over a stile if necessary.
There is a pay and display car park at Burrough Hill.
Departs Burrough Hill car park at 10.30am
Closed to Bookings
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