Normanton Le Heath is a village located in western Leicestershire, characterized by its gently undulating countryside and scenic views. Situated on the edge of a historic heathland and integrated into the wider National Forest, the area features a mix of open landscapes and tree plantations. These natural features provide varied terrain suitable for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Normanton Le Heath offers 6 routes across several…
85
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4.8
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Average rating
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4.7
(9)
31
hikers
6.74km
01:45
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
36
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
35
hikers
3.48km
00:55
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
25
hikers
5.06km
01:19
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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8
riders
16.5km
01:01
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(26)
279
riders
18.5km
01:06
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
27
riders
33.0km
02:23
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
23
riders
29.1km
01:55
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(5)
147
riders
49.3km
02:29
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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55
riders
47.3km
02:19
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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41
riders
55.6km
02:39
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
24
riders
49.2km
02:33
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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48
riders
6.62km
00:33
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
riders
30.1km
01:54
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
43.5km
03:16
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
26.3km
01:51
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(5)
66
riders
20.5km
01:04
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
riders
18.0km
01:00
120m
120m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(10)
13
riders
22.5km
01:19
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
6.56km
00:41
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
16.4km
01:43
110m
110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Normanton Le Heath offers a range of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The area features undulating countryside, wooded sections, and quiet country lanes suitable for various pursuits.
More than 38,000 visitors have explored routes in Normanton Le Heath on komoot. These routes have received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 3,700 ratings.
Normanton Le Heath offers clearly marked circular hiking routes, often indicated by waymarker posts. These paths traverse fields, enclosed tracks, and minor country roads, providing varied terrain and views of the surrounding countryside. For more information, see Hiking around Normanton Le Heath.
While Normanton Le Heath itself is not a primary extreme off-road destination, the wider Leicestershire area offers mountain biking opportunities. Nearby Snibston Colliery Park features a 2.5-mile (4 km) blue-grade trail, and Bardon Hill has trails of various grades. Explore local options with MTB Trails around Normanton Le Heath.
The area around Normanton Le Heath features quiet country lanes suitable for road cycling. The Leicestershire countryside provides pleasant routes for cycle touring, with some areas offering varied terrain. Information on routes can be found in Road Cycling Routes around Normanton Le Heath.
Yes, Normanton Le Heath offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. The area's well-marked walking routes and accessible paths are suitable for a range of abilities. Sence Valley Forest Park also provides easy hikes. For specific routes, refer to Family-friendly hikes around Normanton Le Heath.
Normanton Le Heath is characterized by its gently undulating countryside and its location within the National Forest. The area includes tree plantations and views towards Ashby de la Zouch. The spire of the 14th-century Church of Holy Trinity serves as a recognizable landmark.
Komoot offers several guides for Normanton Le Heath, including Hiking around Normanton Le Heath, MTB Trails around Normanton Le Heath, and Road Cycling Routes around Normanton Le Heath. Other guides cover easy hikes, touring cycling, running, and gravel biking.
Yes, the mix of quiet roads, byways, and cycle paths in the broader Leicestershire region provides good conditions for gravel biking. The National Forest area also offers off-road trails. More information is available in Gravel biking around Normanton Le Heath.
For information relating to public paths and access in the wider Leicestershire area, including Normanton Le Heath, the Leicestershire County Council's paths website is a relevant resource. The Normanton Le Heath Parish Meeting also governs the local area.
The Chairman of the Normanton Le Heath Parish Meeting can be reached at 07478 932176. Alternatively, the Leicestershire County Council Access Officer can be contacted at 0116 305 8160 for inquiries regarding footpaths.

