Walking groups and routes near Leicester
Find walking company around Leicester and compare a few practical route details before setting off. Shorter walks and regular local outings can be just as rewarding as a longer ramble.
Your pace. Your kind of walking company.
Check a group’s usual walking day, pace and distance before asking to join. For a weekend walk, choose Saturday or Sunday in the group search. Group bases and the places they walk can be different, so try the Walks search too.
Look for group walks near LeicesterWhich route would your group enjoy?
These are route ideas from published sources, not scheduled NextRamble outings. Distances are approximate. Check the original provider’s directions, current access and facilities before using a route, especially if anyone has specific access needs.
Bradgate Park carriageway: Newtown Linford to the Deer Barns and back
Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Charnwood, Leicestershire
A short out-and-back along Bradgate Park's tarmac carriageway through the Lower Park to the Deer Barn cafe, used by the Trust for its weekly easy access wellbeing walk.
3.2 km / 2 milesThere and back
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Hills and effort
- Not checked yet
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Changing Places toilet
- Café
- Car parking
View the provider’s route for Bradgate Park carriageway: Newtown Linford to the Deer Barns and back, opens a new tabSources and what to check
Park open daily 8am to sunset; car parks close at sunset and charge fees. Trust reports off-road track repairs complete (updated 1 Sep 2026).
Route facts from Bradgate Park Trust; start grid reference from the National Forest Company.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
National Forest Way Stage 1: Bradgate Park to Beacon Hill
Newtown Linford to Woodhouse Eaves, Charnwood, Leicestershire
The eastern stage of the National Forest Way, crossing Charnwood's craggy uplands from Bradgate deer park past Old John Tower, Swithland Wood and Broombriggs Farm to Beacon Hill Country Park.
11.8 km / 7.3 milesAbout 210 minutesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Loose gravel or stones
- Grass or field paths
- Muddy or soft ground
- Rocky sections
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Steep descents
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Picnic area
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for National Forest Way Stage 1: Bradgate Park to Beacon Hill, opens a new tabSources and what to check
Bradgate Park opens 8am to sunset; car parks are gated and charge fees. Trust reports track repairs complete. Beacon Hill opening and closures not separately verified.
Route facts from the National Forest Company's National Forest Way pages and guide; Bradgate Park Trust for access.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
How do you turn an idea into a group walk?
- Find a group, or create one for people you already know.
- Start a vote and choose from the researched route ideas, reuse a previous route or suggest your own.
- Check the details, add your date and meeting point, then let the group compare and vote.
The route, current conditions and each walker’s requirements need checking by the organisers. A facility label is useful information, rather than a guarantee that a route suits everyone.
New to walking with a group?
Can I look for walking groups near me?
Yes. Search using your town or full UK postcode, then compare a group’s usual pace, distance and walking day. You can browse public groups without signing in, and create an account when you want to ask to join.
Do I need an existing walking group?
No. Look for a group in your area, or bring friends and neighbours together in a new one. NextRamble helps you compare ideas and vote on your next walk, alongside the conversations you already have elsewhere.
Are there gentle walks as well as longer rambles?
Look at distance, terrain, hills and facilities together. A short route can still have steps or uneven ground. Ask the organisers about anything you need to know before agreeing to join a walk.