Group Walks in July 2026

Special Interest Walk – Exploring the Corporation Road Area
Saturday 4 July at 11am
Starting from Corporation Road at the junction with Wallingford Road, near Abbey Pumping Station.

What3Words location: ///scale.novel.divide
Around 75 minutes with information stops. Steady pace. 1.2 miles

Join us for a new walk discovering locations and stories of heritage interest in the area around Corporation Road. We include Abbey Pumping Station, the Space Park, a local brewery and pub, a mid-19th-20th century funeral director, and the ‘homes for heroes’ designed by Arthur Wakerley in the 1920s. This walk is presented by one of our Walk Volunteers.
Please note: This walk includes information about the funeral practices of the 19th-20th century which (while fascinating) may be a sensitive topic for some.
For full details and to book visit Eventbrite

Wildlife Walk: A Walk on the Wild Side in Watermead Park (South)
Wednesday 22 July at 10am
Starting from the Alderton Road car park, off Melton Road (Bus stop nearby).

What3Words location: ///winner.gloves.wipes
Between 90 minutes – 2 hours with information stops. Steady pace. 1.2 miles

A Walk on the Wild Side is hosted by an experienced wildlife expert who will lead you around the park, pausing to talk about the different types of insects, plants, birds and other wildlife found here. 
Please note: This route includes some soft and uneven paths in the park so may not be fully accessible.  As we are looking at wildlife, we regret that dogs are not permitted on our nature-themed walks.

Free to attend but booking is required.
For details and to book visit Eventbrite

Green Walk: Aylestone Hall Gardens to city centre (one-way route)
Saturday 25 July at 11am 
Starting from Aylestone Hall Gardens, off Aylestone Road (Bus stop nearby).

What3Words location: ///swept.crazy.puns
Finishing at Jubilee Square, Leicester city centre.
Around 90 minutes, steady pace. 2.6 miles.

Join us for a pleasant green walk from beautiful Aylestone Hall Gardens via a scenic route to the city centre, passing local landmarks and enjoying waterside views. We have occasional information stops, but mostly this is an opportunity to enjoy a slightly longer walk (2.6 miles) and chat with other walkers. Free to attend but booking is required.
For details and to book visit Eventbrite

Discover Leicester’s Hotels

Wednesday 29 July at 11am

Starting from High Cross monument, Jubilee Square, city centre

What3Words location: ///ripe.update.flesh
Finishing at the lower end of New Walk, close to the centre OR finishing at Town Hall Square.
Up to 1 hour 45 minutes, with information stops. Steady pace. 1.5 miles.

Join us for a new walk discovering some of Leicester’s hotels, including The Grand Hotel, City Rooms & Royal Hotel (and more!), pausing for information as we go. We’ll include history, heritage, fun facts and stories. Free to attend but booking is required.

For details and to book visit Eventbrite