Donisthorpe Woodland Park
Donisthorpe Woodland Park, Church Street, Donisthorpe, North West Leicestershire, DE12 7RH.
Brief Description:
Donisthorpe Woodland Park was created on the site of the former Donisthorpe Colliery, which opened in 1857 and closed, 133 years later, in 1990.
Opening Times:
Free admission. Open daily.
Parking:
- Donisthorpe Woodland Centre on Church Street, Donisthorpe provides most direct access
- St. John the Evangelist Church, Donisthorpe: A surfaced car park next to the church.
- Moira Furnace: It is also possible to park at the Furnace and walk along the Ashby Canal towpath to Donisthorpe Woodlands.
Trails:
The paths around Donisthorpe Woodlands are very varied, in both their condition and gradient.
Facilities:
Information boards and seats are located around the Park. Picnic tables can be found close to the Woodland Centre car park. DWC is accessible to all, and has a restaurant, bar. More facilities can be found at Moira Furnace, including a tearoom, craft units and disabled toilets.
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Accessible Walk Guides
- Branston Water Park (260kb)
- Rosliston Forest Centre (303kb)
- Sarah's Wood (409kb)
- Sence Valley (270kb)
- Thorton Reservoir (380kb)
- Donisthorpe Woodland Park (319kb)
- Staunton Harold Reservior (314kmb)
- Trent Washlands (338kb)
National Forest Company, Enterprise Glade, Bath Yard, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6BA.
Email
Telephone +44 (0)1283 551211
Fax +44 (0)1283 552844