Welcome
Welcome to the Leicestershire and Rutland Ramblers
The Ramblers is a charity whose core work is to safeguard the places people want to go walking and encourage them to do so — from gentle strolls to challenging hikes, whether in towns or countryside. We organise about 1000 local walks each year and there are walks for all ages and levels of fitness. There is a mix of weekend walks, midweek evening walks, and some daytime walks.
When you join, you can elect to join any group (or none) but can walk with all groups, nearby or further afield. If you prefer to walk on your own or with friends or family, you can take advantage of our route finder to plan your walk. All members receive the Walk Magazine twice a year, and the Area produces a regular newsletter 'Write of Way'.
Footpath News Introduction
FOOTPATH NEWS
The Area Footpath Officer monitors all changes - temporary and permanent - and lists them on the Footpath News page, but if you become aware of any issues relating to footpaths, or have any questions please email
Some local authorities have maps of paths online but they are not necessarily updated as soon as orders are made.
The Leicestershire one can be found here.
The Rutland one can be found here.
We regularly post known changes on this site under 'Footpath News'.
Walks round Glenfield
Working with Charnwood Forest Regional Park, members of Ramblers have produced details of walks for you to follow in and around Glenfield, including at Thornton Reservoir, Bradgate Park and Groby Pool.
You can access the walks online and download a pdf of each of the 38 walks from here.