Walking Group

Our walking group runs walks on the first and third Friday of each month. Four times a year we have a fifth Friday in the month walk and we try to run something farther afield during the summer months when the weather is better.

Walks are organised by members of the group who plan and arrange a lunch stop where possible. Our walks are generally of 5 to 6 miles in length and there is nearly always the option of a shorter 3 mile walk available.

Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.

Sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, walking briskly can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier.

Walking in a group is a great way to start walking, make new friends and stay motivated. We always have room for new members.

Contact chrisandsue@rectory-cottage.co.uk to join our merry band of walkers.

Braybrooke and Arthingworth Walk

18th September 2026

18 Members of the Walking Group took part in 2 walks from The Swan at Braybrooke in perfect weather for walking.

Bruce and Su put on a 6 mile walk which wound its way over the beautiful North Northamtonshire countryside towards Arthingworth and back to The Swan. We were treated to some superb views over Market Harborough and the Welland Valley.

Barbara put on a well attended short walk of some 3 miles which took in part of the longer walk route.

Food at The Swap was absolutely excellent and we can fully recomend it for a pub lunch.

Pictures by Susan, Stephen and Roger

Maidwell Walk

4th September 2026

19 members of the Walking Group turned out for 2 walks starting from The Stag at Maidwell. Alan and Marion put on a 5 mile walk, stepping in at the last minute after Chris and Sue had to cancel their walk.

Barbara ran a 4 mile shorter walk from the same pub.

Pictures by Barbara, Gillian and Stephen.

Tur Langton Walk

17th July 2026

Bruce and Julie put on a walk with a difference around Tur Langton and Church Langton on a rather warm Friday.

The ground was rock hard as we've had no rain for months. In places, the wheat has already been harvested whilst in others, the fasrmer has kindly mown the field edges for us.

We were a very select band of walkers who took on the nearly 6 miles of South Leicestershire countryside, finishing at The Crown in Tur Langton for an excellent lunch.

Pictures by Julie and Chris

Tugby Walk

3rd July 2026

Alan and Marion put on a splendid walk in some of the most beautiful South Leicestershire countyside. The weather was not too hot for us which was just as well as there were one or two inclines to take on. The ground is definitely cracking up underfoot in the heat.

Pub grub was up to its usual hogh standard at the Fox and Hounds.