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Hill Hole Quarry
Hill Lane Markfield Leicestershire
Situated off M1 junction 22 is Hill Hole Quarry Nature Reserve. Come and see the range of access and environmental improvements, funded by Leicestershire County Council FLAG and Shire Grants and National Forest tree planting grants.
Foremark Reservoir and Carver's Rocks
Milton, Ticknall Derbyshire DE65 6EG
Contact Severn Trent Water directly on 01332 865081. A Severn Trent Water reservoir near Ticknall which successfully balances recreation and nature conservation.
Sharpe's Pottery Museum
23, West Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9DG
Explore this award winning pottery site, exhibiting internationally important pottery and sanitary ware, plus The National Forest story. Visit the Tourist Information Centre, café, gift shop, playzone and activities for all.
Coal tips to country parks walk
Thornton Leicestershire
This 11-mile walk passes through former coal mines that have been transformed into woodlands, and are now a haven for wildlife.
It can also be done as two shorter loops of six and seven miles, if you are looking for something a bit less challenging.
Crossroads Wood
Coton in the Elms Derbyshire
This 14.37ha woodland was created through the National Forest Company's Tender Scheme in 2006/07 and lies to the east of Coton in the Elms.It was designed to add variety to the landscape and provide a link to other woodlands in the area.The south west corner of this woodland has been identified as the most land locked part of the UK mainland and an oak tree marks the spot!
Needwood circular walk
Brakenhurst Road, Hoar Cross, Staffordshire, DE13 8RF Newborough Staffordshire
This nine mile walk showcases the rural and historic character of Needwood Forest, with ancient woodland, old parklands and rich farmland blended together.
Dunstall Estate
Barton under Needwood Staffordshire
A 92ha Tender Scheme on the Dunstall Estate on the edge of Barton under Needwood.
Billa Barra Hill
Stanton under Bardon, Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9TA
This 20 hectare local nature reserve, located in the north of the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, consists of a variety of habitats including acid grassland, which is ecologically significant at a local level. and the M1.
Staunton Harold Reservoir & Visitor Centre
Calke Road Windmill Hill, Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 1DL
Staunton Harold is a 163-acre countryside space, while the reservoir itself is 210 acres. At this hidden gem you'll discover wildflower meadows, woodland habitat, industrial archaeology and nature reserves, along with spectacular views across open water.
Silver circuit walk
Barton Marina Barton under Needwood Staffordshire DE13 8DZ Staffordshire
This eight-mile circular walk passes through Needwood Forest and down into the Trent Valley. It was created in 2016 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Forest.