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In July 2026, Rob Eberlein contacted the LFA to let us know about a charity challenge he’d be taking on at the end of August. He wanted to raise money for Wishes4Kids, a Leicester-based charity that grants wishes for children and young people with life-limiting or terminal illnesses. Starting at midday on Saturday 29 August 2026, he’d attempt to run the full Leicestershire Round continuously – approximately 100 miles – with the aim of returning to Newtown Linford within 24 ho

Each May there is a National Forest Walking Festival, for which walks are planned across the whole National Forest, the eastern end of which is in Leicestershire. The walks are of varying lengths, as can be seen from the brochure. Last year LFA contributed two walks to the programme, whereas you can see from this year's brochure that we are offering six to fit in with our normal weekly programme. One will be a Tuesday walk, there will be two each on Wednesday and Thursday and

The Leicestershire Footpath Association Annual Report 2025 is now available to download.

For immediate Release 18 th October 2025 The Leicestershire Footpath Association Warns of Dangers at Rural Footpath Crossings over Major Roads. The LFA are putting pressure on the county council to take action on improving the safety of road crossings where they meet our footpaths. We have sent the following press release to all local media outlets. Simon Constantinou The Leicestershire Footpath Association is today urging both motorists and pedestrians to exercise extre

Ricks Ramblers enjoying Roger Whittle’s walk on Tuesday 17 June 2025 from Hungarton.

Rick’s Ramblers enjoying their after walk repast at the Carrington Arms on Tuesday 3rd June, 2025.

It’s along time since Ricks Ramblers walked from the Carrington Arms. It’s under new management and the food was great. The dry spring...

If any of our members take a holiday with The Walking Partnership please nominate the Leicestershire Footpath Association as you book...

Many thanks to Josie for organising a great skittles evening and to Vivienne for keeping the scores on the doors! A room full of smiles...