Safety
Please help us keep walks as safe as possible. We kindly ask walkers not attend the walk if you have symptoms of Covid-19.
Contact us
T: 0116 454 2860 (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, excluding bank holidays).
E: choosehowyoumove@leicester.gov.uk
Explore the links below to discover the different types of walks available. With a variety of routes and paces to choose from, there’s something to suit everyone, whatever your interests or ability level.
Visit our events page for more information about our range of Discovery walks. Walks are free to attend but there are limited places so please book via Eventbrite in advance to secure a place. Visit the link for details and information on how to book.
If you are new to our group walks we’ll ask you to complete our New Walker Registration form before the walk. You only need to complete this for your first walk and can join any walk thereafter, subject to booking a place. If you have booked for a new guest, please ask them to complete the form (unless your guest is a child under 16 years of age – children do not need to complete the form). Paper copies of the New Walker Registration form will be available at the walk. If you have attended our walks before and completed a registration form, you do not need to do one again.
If a walk is fully booked, please check Eventbrite 1-2 days prior to the walk (or phone us – see contact details at the end). If we’ve had a last-minute cancellation a place may have become available.
If you are looking for an accessible walk (for a wheelchair user, or those with prams/buggies) please contact us in advance to discuss your needs and consider whether a particular walk will be suitable.
Our walks start from a variety of locations around the city. When toilets are located nearby, this will be mentioned in the walk description. Many walks are based in the city centre, where there are a number of options. Find out more on the City Council’s website: Public Toilets.
All our walks start from city locations which can be reached on foot, by bike or by bus. Check out the Journey Planner tool to help plan your journey via different modes of travel.
Our friendly walks are led at either a steady or medium pace and are suitable for most abilities. Walks last between 30 – 90 minutes, covering distances of between 1 – 4 miles (with most around 2 miles). We focus on providing short walks for the general public that fit easily into people’s day. During some walks we pause for a little information at interesting places along the route, and occasionally some walks may include a visit to a public building. The details of each walk are listed on our events page.
Steady pace walks are suitable for those who are new to walking and/or those who enjoy walking at a leisurely place.
Medium pace walks are a little quicker and suitable for those who like to step out a little more, but our walks are never fast and we won’t leave anyone behind.
Our walks usually go ahead come rain or shine. However, for the safety and comfort of our walkers we may occasionally cancel a walk if we consider the weather conditions to be dangerous or extremely unpleasant for walkers. If the weather is in doubt, please check the relevant webpage for the walk. At the latest, a decision will be posted by 9.30am on the morning of a walk, so please do check before you travel to avoid a wasted journey.
What to wear/bring
No special equipment is required for our walks but do dress appropriately for the weather.
Children may attend our walks if they are accompanied by an adult. Child places do not need to be booked, but adults should book a place. If you are bringing a buggy, please contact us first to check if the route is suitable.
The wellbeing of walkers is our priority. Walkers may bring their dog along to most – *but not all of our walks, providing the dog is well-behaved and kept on a short lead throughout. The extendable leads present a trip hazard to others, so we ask you not to use these. Do be mindful that some walkers may be nervous of dogs, so kindly allow space for others so that everyone can enjoy the group walk experience. Some walks are urban trails rather than green walks, so do consider the details of each walk carefully to help you decide if it is suitable for you.
*Dogs are excluded from the Walk on the Wild Side Walks and from visiting public buildings and private spaces (such as museums and allotments), if these are part of the walk. If in doubt, please get in touch in advance to discuss options.
