New Year's Day hike - 11km East and West Leake Circular

East and West Leake Circular on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/leicestershire/rushcliffe-hiking-east-west-leake?sh=f6hdas&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

I have my own tradition of going for a hike on New Year's Day so I'm extending the invite out to the group if others would like to join me. I haven't done this walk yet but reviews on All Trails say it's mostly flat (one steep part in Gotham), likely very muddy in some parts and there is some roadside walking involved as well.

DISTANCE AND ESTIMATED ROUTE TIME: 11.6km, 4-4.5 hours

MEETING TIME AND PLACE: Meet by 10:15am outside The Three Horseshoes pub, East Leake, LE12 6PB

PARKING: There is a small carpark on Gotham Road (opposite the fire station) and plenty of free on-street parking around East Leake but please park considerately if you're parking in residential areas. Car sharing is encouraged.

Meetup charge organisers to run these groups, and therefore, Please bring £10 for a year's membership to the group or £1 if you attend occassionally, on the walk or pay as a friend payment via PayPal
https://www.paypal.me/STholema
Please note: walks can be quite boggy (especially this time of year).Plese bring suitable footwear and clothing.
We really encourage carpooling so that we can keep car numbers down both for the environment and the carparks. It's also a great way to get to know some people.

Please make sure to bring:
• Sturdy, waterproof walking boots. It can get very muddy and slippy on these walks
•Waterproof clothing, it is England after all
•Warm/cold weather layers. Prepare for all weather
•Enough water for the duration of the walk
•Lunch and snacks as needed. There won't often be places to buy things en route
Etiquette - If you can no longer attend the event, please remember to cancel yours and / or your guests rsvp as we often have people on the waiting list and it means we won't wait around for you either
Please note that the organisers may not have walked these routes before, so bear with us whilst we navigate.
You are joining these walks at your own risk and are fully responsible for yourself and the choices and actions you choose to take at these events.
Meetup charge organisers to run these groups, and therefore, we would appreciate a £1 donation to help toward the cost of the group. Anything extra will go toward maps, apps, and first aid.
Dogs are welcome to join, but please act responsibly, and if walking near livestock, ensure they are on the lead.

You are joining these walks at your own risk and are fully responsible for yourself and the choices and actions you choose to take at these events. This is a voluntary meetup. By attending, you agree that you are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing. The organiser accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage