January – February 2026 Walk Volunteer Rota

This page is for Walk Volunteers and staff only, to coordinate the walk rota.
Please do not share this page with the wider public.
The public-facing page for walk information and bookings is: https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/events/   

 

The Walk Volunteer rota for January & February 2026  is below:

Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are available to fill a gap. This page will be updated regularly.

 

Exploring South Highfields
Saturday 10 January at 11am
Around 90 minutes, steady pace.
Starting at the gates of Prebend Gardens, Prebend Street (off London Rd – short walk from train station)
A history walk focusing on stories of the fascinating people who lived in this area.
Walk Leader: Eleri Lewis
1-2 Walk Assistant(s): Sue King; 1 x Gap

 

New for 2026 – More Stories from the Walls
Saturday 17 January at 11am
Around 75 minutes, steady pace.
Starting from Jubilee Square
A short history/heritage walk pausing for information along the way.
Walk Leader: Trevor Allen
1-2 Walk Assistant(s): Carmen Persic; Eleri Lewis

 

Winter Tree Tour – Victoria Park
Saturday 24 January at 11.30am (slightly later than usual, to avoid Park Run attendees)
Around 90 minutes, steady pace.
Starting inside the Victoria Park main gates, off London Road. 
Finishing at the David Wilson Library cafe, Uni of Leic campus.
A seasonal tree tour, presented by the Volunteer Tree Wardens.
Walk Leader: Tree Wardens – Janet Gurney, Jo Warburton, Alan Curtis
1 x Walk Assistant(s): Sue King

 

Winter Warmer Walk – Abbey Park riverside walk via Belgrave Hall
Saturday 31 January at 11.30am (slightly later than usual, to avoid Park Run attendees)
Around 90 minutes, steady pace.
Starting from the pavilion cafe in Abbey Park  
This will be a continuous walk to keep people moving (a ‘winter warmer’!) with the option to stop for refreshments afterwards at the park cafe.
Walk Leader: Bubbles Kaur
1-2 x Walk Assistant(s): Carole Harding; Caroline Ralston

 

New for 2026 – More Stories from the Walls (repeat)
Monday 9 February at 2pm
Around 75 minutes, steady pace.
Starting from Jubilee Square
A short history/heritage walk pausing for information along the way.
Walk Leader: Trevor Allen
1-2 Walk Assistant(s): Jane Mortimer; James Keen

Explore Urban Aylestone
Saturday 14 February at 2pm
Up to 75 minutes, steady pace.
Starting at Aylestone Leisure Centre
A short history/heritage walk pausing for information along the way.
Walk Leader: James Keen
1-2 Walk Assistant(s): Eleri Lewis; 1 x Gap

 

Belgrave Gate – from Haymarket Bus Station
Saturday 21 February at 11am
Up to 75 minutes, steady pace.
Starting at Haymarket Bus Station, Belgrave Gate entrance
A short history/heritage walk pausing for information along the way.
Walk Leader: Trevor Allen
1-2 Walk Assistant(s): 2 x Gaps

 

Winter Warmer – Braunstone Park Walk and visit to Braunstone History Group’s stable yard museum
Tuesday 24 February at 11am
Up to 45 minutes for museum visit followed by group walk of up to 60 minutes, steady pace.
Starting from gates of Winstanley House, centre of Braunstone Park. 
The walk will be a continuous walk to keep people moving (a ‘winter warmer’!). 
Walk Leader: Carole Harding
1-2 Walk Assistant(s): Bridget Thomas; Christine Race

 

Knighton Park & old Knighton Village
Saturday 28 February at 11.30am 
Around 90 minutes, steady pace.
Starting from Knighton Park car park
A longer walk, with a few short information stops.
Walk Leader: Carmen Persic
1-2 x Walk Assistant(s): Sue King; Caroline Ralston.