(LE67 9QE) Markfield - Polly Botts Lane

Narrow lay-by on Polly Botts Lane, road is very quiet most of the day and night. Slight slope. The lay-by is just wide enough to accommodate a Sprinter Van (2.1m/7ft), but think wider vans would struggle here. Also there are trees growing over the lay-by I just fitted with a high roof but it is tight (and a bit sappy). Height and width requirements aside, there are great views out across fields, a footpath starting from the opposite side of the road which leads to Markfield where you can continue up to a viewpoint. Just down the road is National Trust Stoneywell House and Gardens - if you want to visit you need to prebook at least a day in advance on their website. There’s a bin at the end of the lay-by :)