Melton Mowbray, Scalford, Asfordby & Great Dalby Walking Map

Walking in the area of Melton Mowbray, Scalford, Asfordby, Great Dalby, Burton Lazars, and Kirby Bellars offers a gentle yet rewarding experience through rolling Leicestershire countryside. This area sits within the Leicestershire Wolds, a section of the National Forest and part of the High Leicestershire National Character Area, ideal for hill walks with far-reaching rural views. Named trails such as the Jubilee Way, Leicestershire Round, and Macmillan Way wind through farmland, woodland, and charming villages steeped in local history. Walkers can follow the River Wreake for peaceful riverbank strolls, especially around Asfordby and Kirby Bellars, where meadows and church spires add to the scenery.

Melton Mowbray, famed for its pork pies and Stilton cheese, is also a centre for heritage, with buildings like St Mary's Church and Melton Carnegie Museum. Nearby Burton Lazars has fascinating remnants of a medieval leper hospital. Historic manor houses are scattered across the landscape, and Belvoir Castle lies within easy driving distance for a grander excursion. Though there are no coastal features here, disused railway lines – like the old Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway – leave behind paths and bridges for exploration. With its mix of gentle elevation, historic interest, and rural beauty, this area is a rewarding destination for walkers of all levels.