We are the Leicestershire & Rutland Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Don't be fooled by the starting location on an industrial estate for this 10.5 mile circular walk - we quickly leave built up areas behind us and the majority of the route is waterside footpaths along the rivers Soar and Wreake, the Grand Union Canal and the lakes of Watermead Country Park.
There is a footpath diversion in place not far from the start of the route had a lot of patches of brambles and nettles when I checked it out in early June, so I would advise having your legs covered.
Start: Leicestershire Fire Service HQ, Geoff Monk Way, Birstall
There are no toilets along the route, but the A6/A46 services are very near the start point and accessible on foot through the Fire Service car park. Please park considerately on the roadside on Geoff Monk Way or Coal Cart Road.
You will need to bring a packed lunch, and plenty of water.
Assemble outside Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Head Quarters on Geoff Monk Way. Parking is on the street - please par considerately and well away from the first station exit for emergency vehicles.
