Shackerstone�Walks

5 miles (8 km)

This Leicestershire based village is located in a pleasant rural spot on the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal�and the�River Sence.
This circular walk from the village takes you to the neighbouring village of Carlton before heading to the Ashby Canal for a pleasant waterside walk along the towpath. You can reach Carlton by following the Leicestershire Round south east for just under 2 miles. The long distance footpath passes right through Shackerstone and is a good way of exploring the surrounding countryside on a waymarked trail.
From Carlton you can follow a country lane west to the canal at Carlton Bridge. This will takes you north past Congerstone to return to the village.
The village includes a railway station on the Battlefield Line, a heritage railway running from Shackerstone via Market Bosworth to Shenton. The station includes an interesting museum, Victorian tea room souvenir shop, loco shed and main rolling stock.
To continue your walking in the area head north east to Ibstock where you can explore the splendid Sence Valley Forest Park. There's miles of great cycling and walking trails with three lakes, meadows and peaceful woodland to explore.

Postcode

CV13 6NW� - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Shackerstone Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

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Shackerstone OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Shackerstone Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Shackerstone

Sence Valley Forest Park - Enjoy a series of lovely cycling and walking trails in this good sized country park near Ibstock
Ashby Canal - Follow the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal from Bedworth in Warwickshire, to the little village of Snareston in Leicestershire
Thornton Reservoir - Enjoy cycling and walking around this pretty reservoir in Thornton, Leicestershire
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood - This walk explores the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood near Normanton Le Heath in the National Forest.
National Forest Way - This splendid 75 mile walk runs from the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire.
Leicestershire Round - Explore the countryside, villages, canals, rivers and reservoirs of Leicestershire on this interesting and varied circular walk
Bagworth Heath Woods - This walk explores Bagworth Heath Woods in the National Forest area of Leicestershire, near the town of Coalville.
Market Bosworth Country Park - This 85 acre country park in Leicestershire contains a lake, a planted arboretum with exotic species, a wildflower meadow and a community woodland

Pubs/Cafes

The Victorian tea room at the old Shackerstone Railway station is a nice place for some post walk refreshments. The authentic setting is a lovely way to step back in time while enjoying a fine range of cobs, pasties and delicious cakes. It's very quaint and includes a nostalgic railway museum. You can find them at postcode CV13 6NW�for your sat navs.
If you fancy a pub lunch then there's the Rising Sun. The pub is located near the canal and the station at postcode CV13 6NN. They have a family-friendly conservatory and an attractive garden for warmer days. There's also a car park and restaurant dining area. The pub is dog friendly.