Croft Hill & Nature Reserve Walk

Walks, England, Leicestershire, Blaby
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Croft Hill & Nature Reserve Walk

Huncote CP, Leicestershire

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  • 1hr 10m / 4.4km
  • 58

A walk up to the summit of Croft hill and around the nature reserve. Perfect for bird watching.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Parking
  • Hilly & steep
  • Dog friendly

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  1. Step 1: The walk begins on Main Street in Huncote. If you’re a customer of the Red Lion then you can park there. Otherwise please find alternative options if you’re arriving by car. There is bus stop here also.

  2. Turn left from the Red Lion and walk along the pavement over a bridge towards Croft.

    Step 2: Turn left from the Red Lion and walk along the pavement over a bridge towards Croft.

  3. Turn left off the pavement and go through the gate, this is the entrance to Croft Hill.

    Step 3: Turn left off the pavement and go through the gate, this is the entrance to Croft Hill.

  4. Head up the stairs and once at the top, walk straight forward towards an information board.

    Step 4: Head up the stairs and once at the top, walk straight forward towards an information board.

  5. Here you can find out some information about the formation of Croft Hill and see into the working quarry!

    Step 5: Here you can find out some information about the formation of Croft Hill and see into the working quarry!

  6. Turn right and follow the path down a slope, the quarry will now be on your left.

    Step 6: Turn right and follow the path down a slope, the quarry will now be on your left.

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