LEICESTERSHIRE FOOTPATH ASSOCIATION

Preserving Leicestershire's Public Rights of Way Since 1887

FOR ALL WALKS OF LIFE

Leicestershire is the gem in the heart of rural England. It is rich in history and natural beauty, and it harbours the best of both city and country life.

In Leicester, you’re never far from being able to enjoy fresh, clean country air in your lungs, revel in the soothing beauty of nature and drink in still and peaceful surroundings. There is no better way to experience Leicestershire than taking a long stroll through its rolling fields and soaking in the tranquillity around you.

The Leicestershire Footpath Association is the oldest extant footpath preservation society in the country and our wish is to preserve the freedom of movement that we all enjoy so that Leicestershire's natural beauty can be experienced through the generations and through all walks of life.

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LFA NEWS

Leicestershire Footpath Association Journal

Summer/Autumn 2026

LFA Admin

6 hours ago

Volunteers required for Footpath Maintenance. It's just like a little bit of gardening but in Leicestershires beautiful Countryside!

We are recruiting more helpers to help keep the Leicestershire Round in pristine condition. As you may know we have a small dedicated team that keeps the prestigious Leicestershire Round in very good order. The Leicestershire Round will be forty years old next year ( a date for your diary June the 10th 2027) and the Leicestershire Footpath Association will be 140 years old. We will be celebrating 🍾 and the event details of which will be published later in the summer newslet

Steve Charlish

Jul 9

Tree Felling 2

With reference to my earlier post about tree felling in Burrough Wood/Dalby Hills, I've not been able to ascertain whether the permissive path will be closed over this coming weekend 11-12 July '26, despite contacting the Ernest Cooke Trust and not receiving a reply. Please be guided by the noticeboard on the Burrough Hill side of the wood, which will display a red closed sign if that's the case. An alternative route is shown on page 39 of the LR guidebook. Please see below

David Williams

Jul 9

USEFUL LINKS

32 Short Walks

32 Short Walks of the Leicestershire Round

Gov.uk - Rights of Way

Government guidance on public rights of way and open access land.

Ramblers Walking Holiday

In partnership with LFA through The Walking Partnership.

32 Short Walks

32 Short Walks of the Leicestershire Round

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