Market Harborough and District Guided Walks
BIG GREEN WEEK Guided Countryside Walk
Join us on a very special countryside walk as part of Harborough BIG GREEN WEEK.
As a precurser to the Harborough Walking Festival, George Keeping and James Carpenter will present a guided countryside walk on Saturday morning June 17th. The walk includes a tour of Waterloo Cottage Farm Community Garden
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.
The Towns
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.
Close to two ancient Roman roads, the town was a
busy coaching and market town. Lutterworth has its place in history due to two extraordinary men. But that is not the all that's fascinating about this bustling midland town.
The villages
The Harborough District encompasses many beautiful villages. The guided village walks bring to life their fascinating back stories and intriguing past.
The Countryside
If you are a fresh air fiend, then why not book a countryside walk or join in the 2023 Harborough Walking Festival with insights into farming, wildlife and the picturesque countryside of South Leicestershire.
Coach tours can also be organised around the local area. Especially popular is the Naseby Battle tour.
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 New For 2023
Programme of Public Guided Walks
In association with Harborough District Council, James has an extensive programme of public guided around Market Harborough and South Leicestershire. As well as the old favourites, there are a number of new guided walks to enjoy this year.
This year's highlights:
Kibworth Harcourt and a exclusive tour of Kibworth windmill.
Village walks of Hallaton, Medbourne & Great Bowden.
'Querky Characters & Extraordinary People' - find out about Harborough's fascinating people.
Check out the walks and dates in WHATS ON on the main menu.
Next walk in the programme:
The Yards of Harborough
June 8th, 7.00pm
New for 2023
Harborough & The Battle of Naseby
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.
Discovery the town’s roll in this famous battle and how the civil war affected the people who lived there.
Check out the dates in WHATS ON on the main menu.
This guided walk for 2023 have been arranged in association with The Naseby Battlefield Project. The proceeds will be donated to help in their aim to improve the visitors experience to the battlefield.
More info coming 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.
