Deepest Leicestershire

I took a trip out along route 50 in Leicestershire the other day. Never heard of it? neither had I. Well in actual fact until last summer it was reginal route 77 which has now been resigned as National Route 50 by John Woodward a volunteer ranger in the neighbouring Leicester group. Apparently some 233 signs were involved - you can read more about it "The Movement" newsletter from Sustrans. From the little bit I cycled John has done an excellent job.

The Route starts at Willoughby Waterleys (love that name) south of Leicester at its junction with Route 6. From here the routes heads south through some lovely country lanes and one day will deliver you to Maidenhead!

The reason for the outing was to meet up with a prospective volunteer who lives in Stoney Stanton. Rory James from Leicester was also there as Route 50 (or rather part of it) is a logical extension to his patch.

We only had time to cycle a few miles down as far Walcote as darkness was setting in. A quick temporary repair of a sign at Walcot and then we were on our way back. Another time I want to try and get out a bit further (towards Rugby) and explore. Patrick Davis (Sustrans Area Manager) has asked if I will check out a couple of bits of the proposed Route 53. All a little bit out of our patch, but its nice to get out and see a new area.