Route 12 -Countesthorpe , Foston, Kilby

Route 12 - Three Villages, Three Different Stories

Download the leaflet here: Route 12 Heritage Trail

Follow the route via the Go Jauntly app.

Locations:

• Countesthorpe
• Foston
• Kilby

Route Details:

Distance: 9 miles or 14.5 kilometres

Transport: The walk starts in Countesthorpe where there is on-street parking available. Alternatively use the Arriva 85 service from Leicester or the Fox Connect Service. More details on transport around the district can be found in the colour panels at the bottom of the webpage.

Our final walk is the quintessential English countryside trip with stunning uninterrupted views across rolling fields along with a long trip down a beautiful canal. Perfect for those who want a peaceful and calm walk, this route will take you across mostly green flat land with the occasional passing of a nice pub and a small village. While you walk, learn about the history of the three villages on the eastern edge of the district: the thriving Countesthorpe, the small Kilby and the now long-lost village of Foston. A fascinating story of three villages with very different developments.

Further Information

This series of heritage walks have been designed to inspire walking across the district – we hope that you enjoy them. We welcome feedback and you can get in touch with us by emailing leisure@blaby.gov.uk 

The walk uses footpaths, bridleways, permissive paths and some roads. Please respect the landowner’s property and stay on the indicated paths. Please follow the countryside code. Take care when walking on roads and follow the Highway Code for pedestrians. You are advised to use the route in conjunction with the OS map for the area. This guide has been created with funds from the European Regional Development Fund and HM Government.