http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk Leicestershire walks and other recreational activities in the National Forest Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:06:42 +0000 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 admin 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 … Continue reading →]]> 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 admin 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 … Continue reading →]]> 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 admin 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 … Continue reading →]]> http://leicestershirewalks.co.uk/2010/02/03/the-ivanhoe-way-trains-and-boats-and-%e2%80%a6-battles/feed/ 0