Walking

Guided walks are being reintroduced in a phased program from early August 2020. 

Please note that as organised 'outdoor physical activity events', Walking for Health group walks are exempt from the restrictions on social gatherings, known as the ‘rule of six’ in England (from 14 September). 

All walks will require pre-booking, will be in small groups, and will observe social distancing. 

The program will be updated on a regular basis. Please read below for more information.

Below are some of the walks available in Charnwood, and how you can get involved.

For more information call the Sport and Active Recreation team on:

• Tel: 01509 634673
• Email: sport@charnwood.gov.uk

Guided Walks

Charnwood Borough Council, in partnership with Fusion Lifestyle, run a programme of Guided walks in and around Charnwood.  The walks cater for a variety of abilities. 

COVID-19 update

Walks are being reintroduced from August 2020, find out the latest information and how to book on the Charnwood Sport website.

Health walk groups

These groups undertake friendly, sociable walks around Charnwood. They run for up to around an hour in duration and are free to attend. 

These walks are supported by the Ramblers Walking for Health scheme and Leicestershire & Rutland Sport's Walk Together program and are led by volunteer walk leaders.

COVID-19 update

Walks are being reintroduced from August 2020, find out the latest information and how to book on the Charnwood Sport website.

Barrow Health Walks (updated September 2020) 

Friendly free volunteer led group walks around the local area. Free parking and toilets available at the Three Crowns public house.

Choose a time and duration that suits and book onto a walk via the webpage below:

Book onto a Barrow Health Walk

Nordic Walks

We support Nordic walks from Queen’s Park, Loughborough. These walks are led by a British Nordic Walking trained instructor and are suitable for beginners and more experienced walkers.  

COVID-19 update

We are planning to reintroduce Nordic walks in September, all details will be listed including information on how to book on the Charnwood Sport website.

Walking in Leicestershire

The Walking in Leicestershire website hosts hundreds of FREE walks to download and details of all the books, maps and walking groups in the county.