Market Harborough and District Guided Walks
Discover more about this lovely area.
The towns, villages and countryside of South Leicestershire may not be a natural tourist destination, but you'll be amazed how much it has to offer for day trips and weekend stays.
A lovely market town with an intriguing past. The guided walks shine a light on its important place in our nation's history, not to mention the buildings and people who made it the town it is today.
The Harborough District encompasses many beautiful villages. The guided village walks bring to life their fascinating back stories and intriguing past.
Your Guides
James Carpenter is a trained Blue Badge Tourist Guide and a member of the Institute of Tourist Guides. He has lived in the area for many years and has a wealth of local knowledge to make your walk a thoroughly delightful experience.
George Keeping is an outdoor writer and footpaths consultant who has written and contributed to guidebooks across the Midlands. With a background in archaeology and conservation, George is as fascinated with what goes on beneath the soil as he is with the wider landscapes of Harborough District above.
Come and join us on one of this year's enjoyable countryside guided ramblings. With six walks to choose from in varing lengths to suit all abilities. This year we include two Sunday all-day walks and two shorter walks includingone an evening one.
We will be introducing our walkers to new areas this year, but also include a couple of favourite countryside walks. Click on the banner above to book your tickets.
What's On in 2025
This year sees a selection of new walks, alongside our regular and most popular ones. These include a delightful afternoon guided walk of Foxton village plus the Locks; walks around the lovely villages of Great Bowden, Medbourne and Kibworth Harcourt which also includes a windmill visit.
To celebrate this year's 200th anniversary of the first steam train passenger journey, a special guided walk is planned to outline Harborough’s 175-year history with the railway.
Next Guided Walk of 2025:
Foxton and the Locks - Thursday 31st July 1.30pm
Enjoy a stroll around the village of Foxton, which is one of the most picturesque in south Leicestershire, before heading out to see its famous flight of locks. The round trip will take around two hours, but those who wish to can finish by sampling the range of refreshments available at The Locks. A lovely way to spend a leisurely afternoon
Feature Walk for 2025
The Battle of Naseby took part on June 14th 1645 This year marks the 380th anniversary of the most decisive battle in the English Civil War.
The guided walk based in Harborough, will discuss the town’s role in this famous battle and how the civil war affected the ordinary people of the town and the Midlands.
This walk is presented in association with Naseby Battlefield Project. Part of the proceeds of which will go to help ther group in their aim to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources associated with the Battlefield.
Booking A Private Walk, Coach Tour or Talk?
If you would like to make an enquiry for a group, family party or just yourself, please click the WHATS ON tab on the main menu bar and complete the enquiry form.
