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| Name | Location | Description | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Concern Oakham and District "Horseshoe Walkers" | Oakham | To provide organised rambles for people aged 50+. Max walk length 6 miles | Sue Bamber The Rutland Volunteer Centre, Barleythorpe Road, OAKHAM, LE15 6QH Tel.: 01572 770324 Email: ageconcernoakham@btopenworld.com |
| Age Concern Walking Group | Wigston | Monthly Country walks on footpaths for active people (over 50's) approximately 4 to 5 miles. Stout boots and waterproof clothes needed. | Pam Holyoak Age Concern, 51, Paddock Street, WIGSTON, LE18 2AN Tel.: 0116 288 5203 Fax: 0116 281 2038 Website: www.ageconcernwigston.co.uk |
| Barwell University of the Third Age - Over 50's (U3A) | Barwell | Lowcost daytime classes and leisure activities: Art, Literature, Music Appreciation, Discussion Group, History, Monthly speakers at open meeting. Also monthly walk and pub lunch. | Tel.: 01455 844353 |
| Blaby Fell Walkers | Blaby | To advise and walk both local and distance foot paths and to promote walking as a healthy form of exercise for all ages to enjoy. | Mrs Morag Oxborough 49, Cornwall Road, WIGSTON, LE18 4XF Tel.: 0116 278 2990 |
| Chalo Chalay | Loughborough | Meets every Sunday afternoon at Bradgate Park or a mutually agreed place somewhere in Leicester or Loughborough, to go for a health walk. | Mr Ashok Chavda 85, Shelthorpe Road, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 2PD Tel.: 01509 554748 |
| Earl Shilton and Barwell Rambling Club | Meeting Place Varies | We are are small group of around 40 members and organise walks on the first Sunday of every month. Three times a year we organise coaches for trips further afield (eg Derbys or Cotswolds). Other local walks (up to about about 1 hours drive from Hinckley/Barwell/Earl Shilton) are organised and we meet at designated places. Annual membership subscription, but new members allowed on 2 walks for free. | Liz Collyer 42, King Richards Hill, Earl Shilton, LEICESTER, LE9 7EY Tel.: 01455 845276 Email: ian@blueapex.co.uk |
| Fleckney Walking Club | Fleckney | Aims to explore the countryside on foot and to cover as much of the country as possible. | Mr D Bromley 43, Elizabeth Road, Fleckney, LEICESTER, LE8 8AE Tel.: 07814 942578 (mobile) |
| Grantham Rambling Association | Grantham | 8 to 10 mile walks on Sundays: packed lunch required. 4 to 5 mile walks on Thursday mornings and on Summer Thursday evenings | Derek Booles Tel.: 01476 403533 Email: derek.booles1@ntlworld.com |
| Hinckley Mountaineering Club | Hinckley | Mountaineering, Climbing, Walking, Skiing, Mountain biking. | Ian Edwards Tel.: 07751 253 014 (mobile) Email: hinckleymountaineering@hotmail.com Website: www.hinckleymc.org |
| Ibstock and District Walking Club | Meeting Place Varies | Walks 8 to 10 miles, local counties and Derbyshire peaks. Walk 3rd Sunday in month. 2 weekend walking holidays Fri - sun, Spring and Autumn. | Tel.: 0121 747 6680 |
| Kegworth Ramblers Club | Kegworth | Local walks monthly, lasting approx 2 to 3 hours. September weekend away, different popular walking areas eg Yorks Moors/Dales. Costal weekends early May. Hill walking mid June. | David Jones 5, Station Road, Kegworth, DERBY, DE74 2FQ Tel.: 01509 673462 Email: dandhjones@talk21.com |
| Kibworth Rambling Group | Kibworth | Rambling group for all levels and ages. Walks between 5 and 10 miles. Membership fee applicable. | Tel.: 0116 279 2619 |
| Leicester C H A Rambling Club | Meeting Place Varies | To promote appreciation and respect for the countryside by means of organised walks/rambles and social events. Using public footpaths, rambles take place all year round as half and full days on weekdays and on weekends, varying between 4 and 11 miles. | Mrs Ann Burdett Tel.: 0116 266 1741 |
| Leicester HF Rambling Club | Meeting Place Varies | Walking the footpaths of Leicestershire and surrounding areas in order to enjoy the countryside, and meeting socially at various events including weekends away. | Tel.: 0116 2433712 |
| Leicester Local YHA Group | Westcotes | To enjoy weekends staying at Hostels, camping barns and bunkhouses throughout England and Wales. Participants are able to take part in activities such as walking and cycling. Day events are organised nearer or around the city. | Philip Humphrey Tel.: 0116 259 2414 Email: chris@leicesteryha.org.uk Website: www.leicesteryha.org.uk |
| Leicester Walking Club | North Evington | Race walking | Mr C Vesty 1, Crossley Close, Barrow Upon Soar, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8QL Tel.: 07894 683 833 (mobile) Website: www.leicesterwalkingclub.org.uk |
| Leicestershire & Rutland Area, The Ramblers | Meeting Place Varies | The area is comprised of 8 groups, one targeting people in their 20s and 30s and 7 geographical based: Coalville, Hinckley, Leicester, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Melton Mowbray and Rutland. Between the groups we organise about 1000 walks each year of varying lengths and on most days during the week. Newsletters and Walks Programmes etc. are sent out at group, area and national level to members. For more information visit our area website (link below) or the national website at http://www.ramblers.org.uk. The Ramblers' Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number 4458492. Registered charity in England and Wales number 1093577. Registered charity in Scotland number SCO39799 Registered Office:2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW . | Tel.: 0116 233 8604 Website: leicsra.org.uk |
| Leicestershire Footpath Association | Meeting Place Varies | The objectives of the Association shall be the preservation or restoration of public rights over footpaths and other highways and also the development of public rights of way. | Brian Jenkinson 9, Coombe Rise, Oadby, LEICESTER, LE2 5TJ Tel.: 0116 271 1073 Email: jenko1945@hotmail.com Website: beehive.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=15690&PageID=100120 |
| Loughborough and District CHA Rambling Club | Loughborough | There is an organised walk every Saturday, details of which are on our programme and also printed in the Loughborough Echo. A further walk is organised on a Tues, monthly, all year. All members made welcome. | Mrs Beverly Burton Loughborough and District C.H.A. Rambling Club, 79, Homefield Road, Sileby, Leics, LE12 7TG Tel.: 01509 815525 |
| Loughborough and District Group of the Ramblers Association | Loughborough | A local group of the Ramblers, we lead about 80 walks a year, mostly on Sundays. | John Samson 9, Leighton Avenue, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 4WE Tel.: 01509 557689 Email: j.h.samson@lboro.ac.uk Website: www.loughboroughramblers.org.uk |
| Market Harborough Rambling Club | Market Harborough | Country walks, Sundays - all year, Wednesdays in Summer. | Liz Martin Tel.: 01858 466481 |
| Melton Mowbray Ramblers Association | Melton Mowbray | Rambles and walks in the countryside. | Chairman Tel.: 01664 858272 Website: www.meltonramblers.org.uk |
| Oadby Hillwalking Club | Oadby | The club's function is to organize hillwalking, (not rambling), trips.The lower age limit is 11 - 16. Must be accompanied by an adult | Chris Hunt Tel.: 0116 243 1742 Website: www.oadbyhillwalkingclub.co.uk |
| Over The Hill 40 plus Singles Walking Club | Meeting Place Varies | We provide fortnightly walks between 8 and 12 miles long both locally and further afield (eg Peak District) on Sundays for single people over the age of 40. Also, during the summer, there are fortnightly Wednesday evening walks between 4 and 6 miles. We also have weekends away and occasional social events. | Dave Gooder Tel.: 0116 285 6271 Website: www.overthehillwalking.org.uk |
| Ramblers Association (Rutland Group) | Rutland | We operate a programme of fortnightly Sunday walks starting at 10.00am. There are variations, with occasional short walks in the County and longer walks in the Derbyshire Peaks. | Mrs Joy Coleman 6, Shannon Way, OAKHAM, LE15 6SY Tel.: 01572 755813 |
| Ramblers Association - Hinckley Branch | Hinckley | Promoting walking - weekdays and weekends. No dogs. | Wendy Martin 14, Tudor Road, HINCKLEY, LE10 0EQ Tel.: 01455 613348 Email: wendytmartin@tiscali.co.uk Website: hinckleyramblers.org.uk |
| Shepshed Ramblers | Shepshed | Walks for pleasure. | Val Blowfield 34, Barrow Road, Quorn, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8DJ Tel.: 01509 414538 |
| SPICE (East Midlands) | Meeting Place Varies | Multi-activity/adventure and social group for all adults 18+. Many group activities and social events throughout the East Midlands. Couples and Single people equally welcome. Exciting sports including White Water Rafting, Sky Diving and Fire Eating. | Gordon Conway Oak Farm, High Peak Junction, Whatstandwell, MATLOCK, DE4 5HN Tel.: 0845 017 1031 Mobile: 07711 166480 Fax: 0845 017 1032 Email: office@spiceeastmids.com Website: www.spiceeastmids.com |
| The Ramblers Association - Lutterworth and District Group | Lutterworth | To provide an ongoing programme of graded walks from 5 to 15 miles every Sunday. Short evening walks, once a week during the summer. Walks are in many different counties and led by experienced leaders. Shared transport to/from start of walks. 2 free walks before committing to membership. No dogs allowed. Friendly group, all ages welcome. | Mr Geoff Manning 20, Maple Drive, LUTTERWORTH, LE17 4TY Tel.: 01455 556660 Website: www.lutterworthramblers.org.uk |
| Walk for Health | Wigston | Walk for Health is a weekly walking group who undertake a walk around the country park and surrounding area. Pre-booking is not neccessary, just turn up at the centre on the day. Walks are led by volunteer walk leaders. | Judith North Tel.: 0116 286 2625 Website: www.brockshill.co.uk |
| Walking The Way To Health | Wigston | For everyone who feels a need to 'get walking' - a Leicestershire Health initiative. | Judith North Tel.: 0116 286 2625 |
| Weightwatchers (Melton Mowbray Conservative Club venue) | Melton Mowbray | Slimming group | Val Walker 5, Barnards Drive, Sileby, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 7QL Tel.: 0845 604 8229 Mobile: 0771 558 1355 Fax: 01509 814333 Email: vwalker@weight-watchers.co.uk Website: www.weightwatchers.co.uk |
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