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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.
Parklands & woodlands walk
Staunton Harold Visitor Centre Woodhouses, Melbourne Derby DE73 8DN Derbyshire
This rural 5.4 mile walk around Melbourne takes in stunning views, historic houses, and ancient woodlands.
Along the way, you will visit the tranquil waters of Staunton Harold Reservoir, where you will see a myriad of waterfowl including swans, ducks, geese, and great crested grebe, before reaching the beautiful parkland of Calke Abbey famed for its historic 'unstately home' and herd of fallow and red deer. From there, you will pass through the Ticknall Limeyards, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), before you reach the broadleaf Robin Wood, which in spring puts on a spectacular display of bluebells that fill the forest floor.
Grange walk
Snibston Colliery Park, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3ln
This 14-mile walk links historic houses, working quarries and new woodlands to celebrate the evolving Forest.
There is an option to shortcut the full route, making an eight-mile walk for a shorter adventure.
The National Memorial Arboretum
Croxall Road Alrewas Staffordshire DE13 7AR
Featuring over 300 thought provoking memorials, along with a varied programme of activities and events there's lots for everyone to explore, discover and remember at the National Memorial Arboretum.
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.
The Partings Wood
Thornton Leicestershire
A 39ha wood planted in 2002 on the edge of Stanton-under-Bardon.
Stage 12 National Forest Way: Yoxall & the National Memorial Arboretum
Yoxall Staffordshire
Follow the Rivers Swarbourn and Trent through new woodlands and open countryside on the edge of The National Forest.
Stage 11 National Forest Way: Rangemore & Yoxall
Rangemore Staffordshire
Get far from the crowd as you walk through the heart of the ancient Needwood Forest.
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.