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Old Dalby sits on the edge of the Leicestershire Wolds, tucked just below the ridge that marks the southern rim of the Vale of Belvoir. It is a village shaped by a mix of old agriculture and more modern industrial history; while it was once home to a Preceptory of the Knights Hospitaller, today it is perhaps better known for its proximity to the Old Dalby Test Track, a stretch of railway used for developing high-speed trains. The layout is somewhat linear, climbing the hill toward the village green and the local primary school. Life here tends to revolve around the community-run playing fields and the local pub, the Belvoir Step, which sits at the heart of the village. It is a practical spot for getting around, located roughly six miles northwest of Melton Mowbray, with straightforward access to the A46 for those needing to reach Nottingham or Leicester, yet it remains far enough off the main road to keep a quiet, rural character.