Route 3 - Stoney Stanton, Croft, Stoney Cove

Route 3 - Nature and Industry

Download the leaflet here: Route 3 Heritage Trail

Follow the route via the Go Jauntly app.

Locations:

• Stoney Stanton
• Croft
• Stoney Cove

Route Details:

Distance: 6.5 miles or 10.5 kilometres

Transport: Park at St Michael's Court Car Park in Stoney Stanton, use Arriva X55 services from Leicester, or use the Fox Connect Service. More details on transport around the district can be found in the colour panels at the bottom of the webpage.

This route is perfect for those wanting a relaxed walk with a variation of country views and village streets with plenty of places to stop for refreshments. You'll see the beautiful villages of Stoney Stanton and Croft, the UK's National Diving Centre at Stoney Cove and you'll learn about how these seemingly picturesque countryside villages once had thriving industries.

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.