Members of the Ecology Sub-group of the Mountsorrel Heritage Group have been out and about, writing up notes on some of their favourite walks in the village. These have been reproduced in the walks, complete with photos (alphabetical) and markers (numerical) on the sketch map to help guide you on your way, and to show you some of the interesting features (hyperlinks) to look out for. Continue reading “MHG Walks in and around Mountsorrel introduction”
Distance:
about three miles; about 75 minutes
General conditions and accessibility:
mixture of tarmac paths, firm granite chip walks and uneven muddy surfaces with several stiles to climb and kissing gates to pass through.
A walk of about three miles, taking about an hour and a half.
General conditions and accessibility:
Village paths as well as paths around and across former grazing land and the reinstated quarry areas. A mixture of tarmac paths, firm granite chip walks and uneven muddy surfaces with some kissing gates to pass through.
Distance: Approx. 3 miles, although a shorter version is included
General conditions and accessibility:
Please be aware that children and dogs need to be under close control, as the
road can be busy, and part of the walk is alongside the river. Also please be aware that there are several stiles on this walk, two flights of steps, and a path which can be muddy at times. Continue reading “MHG Riverside walk”
Distance: Two miles approximately.
General conditions and accessibility:
Mixture of tarmac paths, unpaved tracks, occasional muddy patches in wet weather or winter conditions, kissing gates.
Start and finish:
The Butter Market, Market Place, Mountsorrel, LE12 7BA
