Author: Phil Williams

Fleckney, Foxton Locks, Smeeton Westerby by Phil Williams 14th September, 2025   The Not-Quite-According-to-Plan Canal Caper The original plan was a gentle 7-mile stroll along the canal to Debdale Wharf, looping back via Smeeton Westerby. But as the saying goes, “The best laid plans of mice and walkers…”—well, they tend to wander off. Just three…

Isle of Wight Daish Coach Trip 29th October, 2025 Photo by Adrianna Bielobradek on Unsplash Isle of Wight Adventure: Five Days, Many Footpaths On 29th October, 6 members of the group embarked on a 5-day visit to the Isle of Wight, staying at the Daish’s Hotel in Shanklin. Windy Walk to Culver Cliff Thursday saw…

Tugby, Glooston, Goadby, Rolleston by John Broadhead Sunday, 9th November, 2025 The Route 🚶‍♂️ A Ramble Round Tugby (with Bonus Bumps and Buns) For this walk, we headed to Tugby, about 11 miles (or £2.20 in petrol-powered friendship) from Fleckney. We parked up in Main Street (///gasping.political.mice), where space was plentiful and the mice, thankfully,…

Aylestone Meadows and Abbey Park by Dave Stanley Sunday, 28th September, 2025 The Route 🚶‍♂️ A Meander Through Time (and Towpaths) This was a lovely, easy, stile-free walk on the edge of the city—ideal for stretching legs without testing knees. No scrambling over stiles, no puzzling over directions—just good company, flat paths, and a few…

Yelvertoft, Elkington, Winwick by John Broadhead Sunday, 31st August, 2025 The Route So, it was off to Yelvertoft for Sunday’s walk led by the ever-reliable John Broadhead. This turned out to be a cracking route of about 7.5 miles — mercifully light on stiles and hills, so knees and puff were spared. Yelvertoft lay about…

Broken Stile? Report it If you come across a broken stile, a wobbly footbridge, or a footpath that’s more blocked than a traffic jam on a Monday morning, don’t just shake your head and mutter under your breath. Be a good egg and report it! Take a deep breath and channel your inner Sherlock Holmes.…

by Mike Burton Unless otherwise Stated all meetings are held at the Fleckney Village Hall on the second Thursday in the month at 7.45 – 9.15pm. All visitors are welcome.