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

Route 5 - Leicester's Lost Forest

Download the leaflet here: Route 5 Heritage Trail

Follow the route via the Go Jauntly app.

Locations:

• Thurlaston
• Leicester Forest West
• Leicester Forest East
• Kirby Muxloe

Route Details:

Distance: 9.5 miles or 15 kilometres

Transport: Park in Thurlaston as there is ample street parking, 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.

Route 5 takes you across the whole western edge of Blaby District, an area that was once covered in a vast forest stretching for miles. On this walk you will read about Leicester's lost forest and visit the fascinating village of Kirby Muxloe. Expect relaxing walks across open country paired with more urban walking.

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.