Join the LOROS Walking Group

St Cuthbert’s Way  

8th – 15th June 

A 62-mile walk from Melrose in the Scottish Borders to Lindisfarne, Holy Island, in Northumberland. The budget cost for this trek, including accommodation, food, transport and fuel, is likely to be approximately £450 per person with walkers being asked to fundraise at least £200 for LOROS. 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS WALK IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

National Forest Way  

20th – 25th June 

A 75-mile walk from Beacon Hill, Leicestershire to the National Arboretum in Staffordshire. Daily walkers will be able to drive to each finish point and will be taken by minibus to the daily starting point, thereby walking back to their cars or chosen transport. Costs will depend on the number of participants but is likely to be around £20 per person per day with some fundraising for LOROS. 

PLEASE NOTE: BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

Other 2025 walks are still to be confirmed, likely to be taking place in September and October.  
 

LOROS training walks - Spring 2025

In addition to the longer treks, the LOROS walking group organises regular day walks both in and around Leicestershire, as well as slightly further afield in some beautiful locations such as Dovedale or the Malvern Hills. The group are also currently exploring the Leicestershire Trig Point Pillars. All are welcome to join and the group operates a mailing list via email for anyone wanting to be kept up to date with upcoming walks.

All walks will be 8-10 miles & 9am-1pm unless stated.

NB - updated information on WhatsApp Group. Additional mid-week evening walks from late April. 

February

22nd February  Old Melton Road, Tilton on the Hill, LE7 9LG

March

8th March The Pavillion, Huncote Leisure Centre, LE9 3BN

15th March Swithland Wood South car park, Roecliffe Rd, Woodhouse Eaves, LE12 8TN (parking fees apply)

23rd March Bull’s Head Stonehouse carpark, Thringstone, LE67 8LR.

30th March 8.30am: Glen Parva Manor pub, LE2 9TL. Finish 12.30.

April

12th April 7.15-7.30am at LOROS Hospice rear carpark, LE3 9QE. Travel by minibus/ shared cars to the Malvern Hills, Worcs. Approximately 12 miles with lots of hills. Please bring your own lunch. Charge TBC. Returning approximately 6.30pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. 

27th April North End Rd, Hallaton LE16 8UJ (nr The Fox Inn).

May

10th May Main St, Rotherby nr Melton, LE14 2LP. 10-12 miles walk followed by afternoon tea. A suggested donation to LOROS TBC. Finish after tea approximately 3pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. 

18th May 8.30am start Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall carpark, LE12 8RZ. Finish 12.30pm.

25th May 7.15-7.30am at LOROS Hospice rear carpark, LE3 9QE. Travel by minibus/ shared cars to Thorpe, Derby. Walk in Dovedale with hills. Please bring your own lunch. Charge TBC. Approximately 14 miles & return to LOROS at approximately 6pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. 

Please note: All walkers will need to wear appropriate walking clothes for the weather and walking boots. Please bring food and drink to last the duration of the walk. 

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