Walks
Somerby Festival of Walking is offering two walks in the week after Christmas 2024.
These are guided, free-to-join walks for anyone who would enjoy some fresh air and a good walk with like-minded people. Details of the dates, times and routes are set out below.
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
Christmas Walk No 1
Friday 27th December 2024
Depart 11 am
5 miles
Approx 2 - 2.5 hours walking
Departing from Somerby Village Hall Car Park, we will follow Newbold Lane past the riding school and then take the footpath down to Burrough on the Hill. We will then turn back along Newbold before taking a path which is only free of cows in winter. Back onto Newbold towards Owston before joining the Leicestershire Round bridlepath back to Somerby, where a winter warmer at the pub may be possible!
There are no stiles, but there is some sheep pasture on this route, all dogs must be on leads through livestock.
Closed for booking
Christmas Walk No 2
Please note new route
Sunday 29th December 2024
Depart 11.30 am
8.5 miles
Approx 3 - 3.5 hours walking
Departing from Somerby Memorial Hall, we will head towards Burrough on the Hill and Thorpe Satchville following footpaths, bridlepaths and lanes. At Thorpe Satchville we will have a picnic stop at the picnic benches there before continuing on lanes and footpaths to Moscow before joining the Leicestershire Round footpath through the Punchbowl and back to Somerby.
There are some stiles and livestock pasture on this route. All dogs must be on leads through livestock.
Closed for booking
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