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Walks in the Heart of the National Forest

These three short walks take you through the growing Heart of the National Forest.

Hicks Lodge: The National Forest Cycle Centre

Stage 5 National Forest Way: Ashby de la Zouch & Ticknall

Pass through the land of Ivanhoe to visit stately homes, historic deer parks and woodlands full of wildlife.

Bagworth Heath Woods

A 75ha reclaimed colliery site owned by Leicestershire County Council between Bagworth and Thornton.

Barratt Pool Wood

This woodland is situated in the heart ofThe National Forest and is named after an old mill that once stood on the site.

Battlestead Hill

Battlestead Hill is reputed to be the site of a bloody battle between the Angles and Danes. This mature woodland is attractive in all seasons and especially so in spring, when primroses, bluebells and violets carpet the woodland floor.

Battram Wood

This 48ha site near Battram is intended to demonstrate best practice in managing woodland for multiple uses.

Stage 1 National Forest Way: Beacon Hill & Bradgate Park

The craggy uplands of Charnwood have ancient woodlands, abundant wildlife and some of the oldest rocks in Britain.

Cadborough Hill Wood

Cadborough Hill Wood features a valley known locally as Dead-Dane Bottom. If you walk up the steep slope of Cadborough Hill you can enjoy a dramatic panorama of the developing National Forest.

Wildlife & Woodlands - The Calke walk

A 5¼-mile walk through the undulating Calke uplands.