Blaby District Heritage Trails

Discover more about the heritage of Blaby District through our series of 12 walking trails. Explore almost every inch of the area and learn about the history, stretching back over 2000 years. Find all 12 trails on the Go Jauntly app. Simple photo guides help you to navigate, while nifty tips point out places of interest and places to eat.

Route 1 – Fosse Meadows, High Cross, Wigston Parva, Sharnford

Route 1 meanders across mainly open Leicestershire countryside with a rich Roman heritage. See the High Cross, the crossroads of the two major Roman Roads: the Fosse Way and Watling Street and more.

Route 2 – Aston Flamville, Elmesthorpe, Stoney Stanton, Sapcote, Sharnford

One of our longer walks through several beautiful Leicestershire countryside villages both big and small. Learn about the history of this area stretching back to the Norman period to the modern day.

Route 3 - Stoney Stanton, Croft, Stoney Cove

A varied walk of country views and village streets. You'll see the villages of Stoney Stanton and Croft with a shared industrial heritage and the UK's National Diving Centre at Stoney Cove.

Route 4 - Thurlaston, Croft Hill, Potters Marston, Normanton Turville

An Anglo-Saxon and Norman history tour with relaxing countryside and excellent views. This walk incorporates the summit of Croft Hill, one of the highest points in Leicestershire.

Route 5 - Thurlaston, Leicester Forest West, Leicester Forest East, Kirby Muxloe

A varied walk across the whole western edge of Blaby District, an area that was once covered in a vast forest stretching for miles. Read about it and the fascinating village of Kirby Muxloe.

Route 6 - Glenfield, Kirby Fields, Leicester Forest East, Kirby Muxloe

On Route 6 you'll see the historic towns of Kirby Muxloe and Glenfield and learn about a wide range of history that includes castles and Victorian engineering marvels.

Route 7 - Leicester Forest East, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone Town, Lubbesthorpe

An urban-centered walk with ample amenities nearby, you will see how the 20th Century, modern engineering and urbanisation has shaped the district.

Route 8 - Enderby, Narborough, Lubbesthorpe

Route 8 is a varied walk passing through the villages of Narborough and Enderby, by the popular Fosse Park and Everards Meadows and with countryside tracks.

Route 9 - Cosby, Croft, Huncote, Narborough, Littlethorpe

This walk is perfect for those who love exploring historic villages whilst also enjoying green and open spaces and Croft Hill, one of Leicestershire's highest points.

Route 10 - Blaby, Countesthorpe, Whetstone, Cosby, Littlethorpe

Route 10 is a tour of some of the district's most beautiful villages with long histories mixed with walks through idyllic countryside but close to amenities.

Route 11 - Enderby, Grove Park, Fosse Park, Everards Meadows, Glen Parva, Blaby, Whetstone

Perfect for beginners, find many amenities and learn about the history of Frank Whittle, railways and some of the district's top attractions.

Route 12 - Countesthorpe, Foston, Kilby

A fascinating and calming route with uninterrupted views across rolling fields along with a long trip down a beautiful canal.