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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.
Donisthorpe Woodland Park
Donisthorpe Leicestershire
A Woodland Park created in 1996 on the former site of Donisthorpe Colliery. Its network of stone surfaced paths connect with the Ashby Woulds trail and the Ashby Canal.
Conkers Circuit
Start at Conkers Waterside Moira, Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 6BA
The circular 4.5 mile CONKERS Circuit is part of the Heart of the National Forest Foundation's vision for a 1,000 acre woodland park being created around CONKERS, the family attraction at the heart of The National Forest.
Swadlincote Woods
Swadlincote Derbyshire
A Forest Park in the heart of Swadlincote where new housing, woodland planting and water features have all been integrated on one site.
Alistair’s, Bignall’s & Jaguar Lount Woods
These woods are a partnership between the Forestry Commission and a number of partners and sponsors, with the aim of creating community woodlands that can be enjoyed by all.
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.
Grange Wood
Ibstock Leicestershire
A 62ha Tender Scheme winner on the edge of Ibstock, providing an innovative mix of commercial forestry, multi-user access and heritage features.
Mill, mines and railways walk
This fascinating 7-mile walk links Whitwick and Swannington and focuses on the heritage of the area.
Willesley Wood
Ashby de la Zouch Leicestershire
A 42ha site near to Ashby-de-la-Zouch, under the ownership of the Woodland Trust.
Bagworth Wood
Thornton Leicestershire
A 26ha Tender Scheme winner on the edge of Bagworth.