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Highlights from Devon
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Ellen SharrocksFresh from our sunny trip to Devon, some highlights of the trip are now on the website. Click https://www.leicesterhikehostel.org.uk/communi...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 16 Apr 25 -
86th Annual General Meeting
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Dave SelfThe 86th Annual General Meeting of the Leicester Hiking & Hostelling Group is to be held at the Belmont Hotel, Leicester on the 15 April...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 2 Apr 25 -
Day Walk - Walton on the Wolds
Walton On The Wolds, Loughborough, LeicestershireArticle by: Dave SelfSaturday May 17th 2025 MEET : 10am near Anchor Inn village centre, Walton on the Wolds LE12 8HT. DETAILS : From Walton, we walk to Pr...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 26 Mar 25 -
Day Walk - Bruntingthorpe
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Dave SelfMarch 15th 2025 MEET - 10am Main Street, Bruntingthorpe LE17 5QE ORGANISER - Mick Nice DETAILS - From Bruntingthorpe, we head west...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 24 Feb 25 -
The Girl on the Train
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Dave SelfThe Girl on the Train - Saturday 24th May at 7.30pm at the Curve, Leicester " Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escap...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 23 Feb 25 -
Bat out of Hell
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Dave SelfBat out of Hell - Monday 9th June at 7.30pm "Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as BAT OUT OF HELL roars back to the UK in 202...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 23 Feb 25 -
UPDATE - Wild Pear Centre, Combe Martin, Devon
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Ellen SharrocksSome people going on April's Devon trip have decided to extend their holiday and wondered if anyone else wants to join them. They have b...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 27 Jan 25 -
Group History
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Ellen SharrocksA potted history of the group and of hostelling is now on the website. Visit our new page at https://leicesterhikehostel.org.uk/community/le...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 8 Jan 25 -
New Year Day Walk
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Ellen Sharrockshttps://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/fosse-meadows-country-park/ NEW YEAR DAY WALK Saturday January 4th 2025 MEET : Fosse ...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 15 Dec 24 -
Wild Pear Centre, Combe Martin, Devon
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Dave SelfWild Pear Centre, Combe Martin, Devon 4 to the 7 April 2025 https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/wild-pear-centre-combe-martin-dev...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 1 Dec 24 -
Rearsby Day Walk
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Dave SelfDue to health problems Tony cannot lead this walk, but Andy has kindly stepped in to lead it instead - new contact details added. Meet at t...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 8 Nov 24 -
Pre-Christmas Day Walk
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Dave SelfSATURDAY 14th DECEMBER 2024 DAY WALK : Distance 7 miles MEET : 9.30am near the Bell Inn Main Street, East Langton LE16 7TW NB ...
Leicester Hiking & Hostelling GroupPosted: 28 Oct 24 -
Ciderhouse Rebellion at the Great Unitarian Chapel
Leicester, LeicestershireArticle by: Dave SelfMusic at the Great Meeting We have a real coup for our next folk gig at Leicester Hiking & Hostelling Group
Posted: 23 Sep 24
Highlights from the Gower Peninsula
What a thoroughly enjoyable long weekend in the Gower Peninsula we had! For highlights and some photos, just click on this link to the Highl...
Group Christmas Weekend 2024
Group Christmas Weekend Clun Mill Hostel Shropshire 6 - 8 December 2024 https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-clun-mill Join us on our annual...
Day Walk - Tilton on the Hill
https://www1.camra.org.uk/pubs/rose-crown-tilton-on-the-hill-174090 Saturday 26th October 2024 DAY WALK Distance =8 miles MEET : 10.00am ...
Highlights from Slaidburn
Time to fondly look back at our trip to Slaidburn last month - click this link and take a look ...
Highlights from Slaidburn
Time to fondly look back at our trip to Slaidburn last month - click this link and take a look ...
Gilbert & Sullivan's - The Gondoliers. At the Demontfort Hall
https://www.demontforthall.co.uk/event/the-gondoliers/ Set in picturesque Venice, this light-hearted operetta will whisk you away to a worl...
Day Walk in the Nene Valley
https://www.nenepark.org.uk/ferry-meadows Saturday 1 June 2024 A 6-mile walk around the Ham Lane Woodlands, adjacent lakes and along the R...
The Reckoning House
From the 11 to the 14 October Alison has arraned a weekend to The Reckoning House in Lathkill Dale Derbyshire. For full details see https:/...
Fantastic Folk Evening
2nd May - Sue is inviting us to join her at the Folk at Great Meeting event. All very welcome. A gig with local renowned folk musician Roger...
Weekend on the Gower Peninsula, Wales
Friday 13th September - Monday 16th September, Alison has organised a weekend away at The Eastern Slade Barn, Gower Peninsula, Wales. For fu...
Day Walk - Circular from Mountsorrel
Saturday 11th May, a 7 mile circular walk starting from Soar Valley Leisure Centre in Mountsorrel led by John Spiers. Meet at 9.30am for a p...
New Date for Thurnby Circular Walk
After this walk was postoned due to the ground being waterlogged, the website has now been updated with the new date of Saturday 6th April. ...
Change of Monthly Social Venue
After a successful trial run earlier this month, the venue for our monthly socials has been changed to The Black Horse, Braunstone Gate, Lei...
URGENT - Thurnby Walk Postponed
Due to the ground being waterlogged, Tony is postponing Saturday's walk from Thurby until Saturday 6th April. Please don't show up t...
Summer Weekend in Slaidburn, Lancashire
Friday 14th June - Monday 17th June, Al is organising a weekend away at Slaidburn YHA, situated in the Forest of Bowland AONB. For full deta...
Day Walk - Circular from Thurnby
On Saturday 16th March, Tony Thompson is putting on another of his much enjoyed walks - this one starting from near the Rose & Crown pub...
Alternative Venue for the Monthly Social
In March we are trying out The Black Horse in Braunstone Gate to see if we want to change venues for our regular monthly social. Full detail...
Highlights from Sheen
As we enter into February, a small selection of photos have been added to the Highlights From page. A chance to look back at a what was a wo...
Day Walk - Circular from Foxton Locks
Saturday 10th February, 7.5 mile circular walk starting from Foxton Locks Long Stay Car Park led by Tony Thompson. Meet at 9.30am for a prom...
Highlights from Sittingbourne, Kent
People's highlights of the Kent weekend include: Playing on the ships and submarine at Chatham historic dockyard Sissinghurst Castle...
New Year's Walk Details Now on Website
Just to let you know that full details of the New Year's Walk on the 6th January are now on the website. Please go to https://www.leices...
Day Walk - East Rutland 11th November
Tony is putting on another day walk in Rutland. Meet at 9.30am for a 10am start near the church in Belton in Rutland. for full details, plea...
Highlights from The National Forest Way
Walking the National Forest Way long-distance footpath in stages throughout the year gave everyone great pleasure in enjoying the varied for...
Christmas Weekend - Peak District
The long-awaited Christmas weekend is now booked and on the website. The Sheen bunkhouse is near the Manifold Valley Track, Tissington Trail...
Update: Christmas Meal at The Cradock Arms
The Christmas meal menu is now on the website and Mick needs your menu choices and a £10 deposit by 21st November. To view the menu, p...
Pre-Christmas Walk, Tilton on the Hill
Details are now on the website for the Pre-Christmas walk taking in part of the Midshires Way and Skeffington and Tilton Woods. Full details...
New Year Walk, Woodhouse Eaves
Starting off the New Year (and walking off some Christmas excess!) with a day walk starting in Woodhouse Eaves. For more details, visit the ...
Dates for Your Diary: Pre-Christmas and New Year Walks
Mick Nice is planning on leading two walks that book-end Christmas. One to make room for your Christmas lunch and one to walk it off in the ...
Christmas Meal at The Craddock Arms
Christmas is just around the corner and Mick has organised a Christmas meal at The Craddock Arms on Saturday 9th December to celebrate. For ...
NEW - OctoberDay Walk
Full details for a 7 mile ish day walk in Rutland on Saturday 28th October taking in the last of the long days and early autumn colours. are...
Reminder - Walking & Cycling in the Kent Downs
I wouldn't want you to miss out on this outstanding walking & cycling event, so here is a reminder. There are still places availabl...
Final Leg National Forest Way FW s11
THE GRAND FINALE Final details for section 11, thefinal section (7 miles) of the national Forest Way on Sat. 16th September are now availabl...
CHANGED- June 24th Day Walk NFW s10
Some details for section 10, the penultimate section of the national Forest Way on Sat. 24th June. have changed. Summary of major changes: ...
NEW EVENT September -Long W/e: North Kent Downs
New Event Thursday 21st to Monday 25th September A long weekend break for members has been organised in a 4* hostel in the North Kent Down...
NEW - June Day Walk UPDATE NFW s10
Full details for section 10, the penultimate section of the national Forest Way on Sat. 24th June. are now available on our website. .Please...
5 NEW EVENTS
There are now 5 new events online on our website : May 20th: Full details of National Forest Way Section 9 3 plays at tolethorpe Hall: Jul...
NEW EVENT - Musical Day Out
Details of a full day out at the Leicester Fake Festival on Saturday 22nd July in Victoria Park has been added to the events section of our ...