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Walking the Leicestershire Round

Although the book is over ten years old, there have been very few changes that have made any significant difference.

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Thornton reservoir, Leicestershire

Thornton Reservoir

A Peaceful Haven And not too far from the motorway. I ran around the reservoir a few days ago, and took a few pictures as a cool down.      

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Bruntingthorpe to Willoughby

Bruntingthorpe to Willoughby Waterleys is a fairly easy stretch of the round, and takes in some pleasant scenery – with very odd signposting.

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Saddington to Bruntingthorpe

The Leicestershire Round We’ve been steadily walking the round for a few years – we must do it again and catalogue it properly.        

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Low Spinney Wind Farm

Here’s the final touches going on the last wind turbine –     How huge are these blades and cranes? [slideshow id=1 w=800 h=600]

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Local Churches in the snow

Leicestershire has many fabulous church buildings. If only I could have made more time to get out during the winter of 2010/2011

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Leicester – A City of Two Tales

Leicester Market is recognised as one of the oldest and most popular in the United Kingdom. It’s also a bellweather of life in the town

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Off the beaten track – in Leicester?

Soar Valley Way is a serious bottleneck. Just alongside it – and below it – is this peaceful haven

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Roman Roads

When a teacher in Manchester put out a request on Twitter for pictures of Roman Roads – High Cross seemed to offer the best opportunity ..

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In Leicestershire Parishes..

odd shaped trees and strange landmarks in Leicestershire

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