About this Event
Walk into history with the Canal & River Trust and learn about the history that flows through the city. Our very popular history and heritage walk is back for this year’s Walk Leicester Festival. Join us and hear how the canals supported the industrial revolution in Leicester and find out how we use the canal today. This is an easy, 2 mile walk.
The meeting point for this walk is at the Maypole in the centre of Castle Gardens.
New Walkers
If you have not walked with Leicester City Council before we will ask you to complete our Walker Registration form in advance of the walk online or by phone. You will receive an email with a link to the online form in the days leading up to the event. You only need to do this once and can attend any of our walks thereafter (subject to booking a place on Eventbrite).
Dress for the weather
Remember to dress appropriately for the weather. Our group walks will go ahead in most weather. We recommend the following:
• Comfortable sturdy footwear
• Bring a raincoat or umbrella in case of rain
• On cooler days wear appropriate layers and a coat/jacket
• On hot days we recommend a hat and sunscreen
• Please bring a bottle of water with you.
Group size
We ask walkers to book in advance so we can keep our group sizes manageable.
Self-guided routes
If you have been unable to book onto one of our group walks, or you prefer to explore with your family or friends, self-guided routes are available to download from the routes page of our Choose How You Move website or via the Go Jauntly smartphone app. For other ideas, do check out our Walk Inspiration page which features walk videos and quiz trails. Enjoy exploring Leicester on foot.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Castle Gardens - Maypole area in centre of the park, 20 The Newarke, Leicester, United Kingdom
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