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Put your best feet forward for walking week

Posted on 25/08/2009

Leicestershire Councty Council Community Services

25 August 2009

Put your best feet forward for walking week

People are being invited to explore Leicestershire’s countryside during the county’s walking week, which starts on September 19.

A total of 79 walks have been organised, including sessions for dog walkers, parents with pushchairs and people interested in ghosts, history, wildlife or pubs.

Leicestershire has a 3,000 kilometre network of footpaths (1,864 miles), which are maintained by the county council.

The council wants to promote walking as:

  • an easy way to get fit
  • a chance to leave the car behind and help reduce pollution
  • a good way to explore the countryside and learn about nature and history
  • a chance to get sponsorship for good causes.

Ernie White, Cabinet member for Better Places, said: “Leicestershire is an excellent county for walking – there’s no better way to explore the gorgeous countryside, beautiful wildlife and historic features in our landscape.”

For a full list of walks, see http://www.leics.gov.uk/walkingweek