http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk Leicestershire walks and other recreational activities in the National Forest Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:53:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way-castles-bears-and-bluebells/ http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way-castles-bears-and-bluebells/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:15:27 +0000 footpad http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/?p=29 Section 3 – Ashby de la Zouch to Heath End History, shopping, entertainment … Ashby-de-la-Zouch has all three and then some!  The third stretch of the Ivanhoe Way is only 3.5 miles long so you’ve plenty of time to explore this busy market town before you start. Begin with the castle. Although a ruin, it has plenty to [...]]]> http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way-castles-bears-and-bluebells/feed/ 0 http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way-doctors-of-physick-mad-earls-and-secret-tunnels/ http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way-doctors-of-physick-mad-earls-and-secret-tunnels/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:55:40 +0000 footpad http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/?p=25 Section 2 – Measham, Moira and Ashby de la Zouch. Proud of its industrial heritage, Measham has risen from the ashes of pit closure to regenerate into the first model village in the National Forest.  It now boasts a small museum housing the collection of Dr Hart, a local GP practising during the early part of [...]]]> http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way-doctors-of-physick-mad-earls-and-secret-tunnels/feed/ 0 http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way-trains-and-boats-and-%e2%80%a6-battles/ http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way-trains-and-boats-and-%e2%80%a6-battles/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:46:11 +0000 footpad http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/?p=21 Image via Wikipedia Section 1 – Shackerstone – Snarestone – Measham is approximately 5 miles.  It follows the canal towpath and open farm land.  Mainly flat throughout,  Knight’s helmet symbols mark the way but you are strongly advised to purchase a copy of the excellent guide from Ashby-de-la-Zouch Tourist Information office price £1.  Tel. 01530 411767 [...]]]> http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way-trains-and-boats-and-%e2%80%a6-battles/feed/ 0 http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way/ http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:32:54 +0000 footpad http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/?p=15 The Ivanhoe Way is a circular, 35 mile walk through North West Leicestershire that conveniently splits into 6 easily managed sections suitable for anyone of average fitness. All sections are mainly flat with a few steeper inclines. You are advised to wear strong shoes or preferably boots and take water proof and warm clothing in case [...]]]> http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way/feed/ 0