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 onto 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.
If you are a fresh air fiend, then why not book a countryside walk or join in the 2024 Harborough Walking Festival with insights into farming, wildlife and the picturesque countryside of South Leicestershire.
Your Guide
My name is James Carpenter and I'm a trained Blue Badge Tourist Guide and a member of the Institute of Tourist Guides. I have lived in the area for many years and have a wealth of local knowledge to make your walk a thoroughly delightful experience.
I offer a varied range of enjoyable and entertaining guided walks in Market Harborough and the surrounding district.
What's On in 2024
This year sees yet another programme of thoroughly interesting and entertaining guided walks. There are a number of old favourites, alongside some new village guided walks.
Click here for a full list.
Next Guided Walk of 2024:
The Story of Harborough - learn more about this fascinating town.
Thursday 16th May 7.00pm
Early in the morning of June 14th 1645, the Royalist Army under the leadership of Charles I, left Market Harborough to confront
the Parliamentarian army in a battle that would decide the fate of the war.
However, this was not the first time the town had been directly affect by the military action.
Discover the town’s role in this famous battle and how the civil war affected the people who lived there.
This guided walk for 2024 has been arranged in association with The Naseby Battlefield Project. Part of the proceeds will be donated to help in their aim to improve the visitors experience to the battlefield.
Feature Walk for 2024
New walks for this year's Harborough District Walking Festival to be announced soon.
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.
