Sycamore Way Park
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
5.6 miles
Located next to the road on the estate you can find a small grass pitch with football goals as well as a fenced off play area with lots of play equipment for children.
Whistle Way
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
5.6 miles
This walkway is along a disused mineral railway line which was used for hauling granite from the quarry at Enderby. There are good views to the River Soar and Whistle Meadows. This is an attractive place for wildlife in the summer.
St Catharine's Way
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
5.7 miles
Some green space beside the village hall with football goals.
Bradgate Old John Orienteering Trails
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
5.8 miles
Permanent Orienteering Trails for you to follow. Beginners on paths and for more experienced to follow through the woods using a compass. Maps can be found at British Orienteering.
Pear Tree Wood
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
5.9 miles
Pear Tree Wood was created in 1997 to connect nearby Burroughs Wood and Martinshaw Wood.
Ratby Burroughs
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
5.9 miles
Ratby Burroughs was a Tender Scheme winner for the Woodland Trust in 1995. Situated next to an existing areas of woodland, it covers 35ha including grassy paths and open areas.
Grey Lodge Wood
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6 miles
A 9.8ha Tender Scheme winner in 1999, Grey Lodge Wood is immediately adjacent to Martinshaw Wood and Peartree Wood.
Whittington Grange
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6 miles
A linear 6.4ha woodland adjacent to the M1 near Markfield, Whittington Grange is small but intimate and sits adjacent to Whittingham Rough, an ancient semi-natural woodland.
Swithland Wood
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6 miles
A 61ha remnant of the original Charnwood Forest, Swithland Wood is part of the Bradgate Estate and is managed by the Bradgate Park Trust and ideal for walks.
Halstead Road Playing Fields
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6 miles
Here you can find football grass pitches available to use.
Sportsfield Lane Playing Fields
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6 miles
A small football pitch and grass area.
Huncote Orienteering Courses
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6 miles
Permanent Orienteering Trails for you to follow. Maps are at British Orienteering or in the Leisure Centre.
Johns Lee Wood Orienteering Trail
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6.1 miles
Permanent Orienteering Trails for you to follow. Beginners on paths and for more experienced to follow through the woods using a compass.
Sandhills Lodge
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6.1 miles
Sandhills Lodge is a 23ha site in Charnwood with very strong emphasis on nature conservation.
Mountsorrel Virtual Orienteering
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6.2 miles
Virtual orienteering which is based around the area of Mountsorrel.
Rough Hill
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6.3 miles
Rough Hill is a 28ha Tender Scheme in Charnwood. It is a nature conservation-focused scheme with a good mixture of habitats.
Wistow Country Park
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6.5 miles
There is a maze to complete and there are grassy areas that can be used before and after the maze.
Butler Way Play Area
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6.5 miles
A small fenced off play area with a basketball hoop and football goal as well as play equipment aimed at younger children.
Markfield Virtual Orienteering
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6.6 miles
A marked orienteering trail which takes you round Markfield.
Tropical Birdland
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6.8 miles
Tropical Birdland is a unique visitor attraction which has many bird species including parrots, toucans, hornbills and owls on display for you to explore.
Sileby Play Park
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
6.9 miles
A small play area which has a range of play equipment as well as a small skate park and is surrounded by green space.
Broombriggs Farm & Windmill Hill
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.1 miles
62 ha typical Charnwood working mixed farm laid out with farm trails and interpretation boards
Hill Hole Quarry
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.2 miles
Hill Hole Quarry is located to the north west of Markfield between Hill Lane and St Michaels and All Angels Church.
Jubilee Playing Field
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.2 miles
Grass fields which has the facilities for football and cricket matches or training.
Broombriggs Beacon Hill Virtual Orienteering & Trails
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.3 miles
Virtual orienteering can be done on your smart phone, download map from British orienteering and latest Maprun app. Use app to check you have done the course correctly and get your time and position on the leader board.
Windmill Hill
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.3 miles
Windmill Hill is a 13.9ha woodland created by Leicestershire County Council adjacent to Beacon Hill County Park and Broombriggs Farm which is perfect for walks.
Cosby & Broughton Astley Park
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.3 miles
This park has plenty of space for dog walking, playing football or other activities. It also has a nice play area for children, outdoor gym for adults , cricket area and a lovely little library at the entrance of the park.
Thornton Reservoir
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.4 miles
Owned by Severn Trent Water, Thornton Reservoir lies in a quiet, picturesque valley and was opened to the public in 1997. This was achieved with support from the National Forest Company, Rural Development Council, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and
Beacon Hill Virtual Orienteering & Trails
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.4 miles
Virtual orienteering on your smart phone, download map from British orienteering and latest Maprun app. Use app to check you have done the course correctly and get your time and position on the leader board.
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Permanent Orienteering Trails.
Beacon Orienteering Trails
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.4 miles
Permanent Orienteering Trails OR Virtual orienteering on your smart phone.
Beacon Hill Country Park
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.5 miles
Beacon Hill Country Park, close to Woodhouse Eaves, is owned and managed by Leicestershire County Council. Rising to a height of 245m, Beacon Hill is one of the highest points in Leicestershire and boasts spectacular views of Charnwood Forest.
Fleckney Recreation Ground
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.6 miles
Large grass spaces which can be used for football or walks, there is also a skate park and basketball court and an outdoor gym.
The Partings Wood
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.6 miles
The Partings Wood is a 39ha wood planted in 2002 on the edge of Stanton-under-Bardon and is perfect for walks.
Stafford Orchard Park
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.6 miles
A family friendly park with play equipment alongside an open green space.
Bagworth Heath Woods
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.7 miles
A 75ha reclaimed colliery site owned by Leicestershire County Council between Bagworth and Thornton. Part of the work has been funded through the Tender Scheme and now allows for easy walks.
Royal Tigers Wood
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.7 miles
This Woodland Trust managed site consists of 14ha of woodland which was planted in 1993/4 through funds raised by the now-disbanded Royal Leicestershire Regiment.
Manor Farm, Thornton
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.7 miles
A 58ha Tender Scheme winner (in 2001) consisting of two blocks approximately a mile apart on the edge of Thornton.
Mill Lane Playground
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.7 miles
A playground which is engaging yet provides a challenge for children of a wide range of ages and abilities.
Stoneywell National Trust
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
7.8 miles
The only National Trust house in Leicestershire, making it ideal for walks and picnics.
Quorn Virtual Orienteering
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
8 miles
Virtual orienteering on your smart phone, download map from British orienteering and download the latest Maprun app. Use the app to check you have done the course correctly and get your time and position on the leader board.
Chestnut Glebe
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
8.1 miles
A 5.8 ha woodland in two parts (Chestnut Glebe and Cooper's Copse) near to Stanton under Bardon which are ideal for walks with wildlife.
King Georges V Play Area
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
8.2 miles
This play area provides plenty of green space, play and climbing equipment for a wide range of ages as well as a small tarmac court suitable for ball games.
Martin's Wood
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
8.2 miles
A 4.75 ha site in picturesque Charnwood adjacent to Beacon Hill, Martin's Wood was purchased with considerable finacial help from the Friends of Charnwood and is named after their late President, Sir Andrew Martin.
Newstead Way Playground
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
8.2 miles
A small playground found within the Newstead Way estate.
Broughton Astley Rec Ground
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
8.3 miles
There is lots to do like; walk around the river with ducks, duckling a bridge, a small church and a nice footpath.
Shilcraft
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
8.3 miles
Shilcraft is an 11ha woodland planted in 2003, with fine views of the surrounding landscape from its hilltop position near Stanton under Bardon.
Weavers Spring
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
8.4 miles
Large field with football goals and play equipment in one corner, suitable for a range of ages and activities.
South Drive Field
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
8.5 miles
Fields behind South Drive great for starting a walk through other fields.
Billa Barra Hill
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
8.5 miles
This 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 makes a perfect area for walks.
Alans Way Sports Field
Park / Open Spaces / Outdoor Gyms
8.5 miles
This is a facility for sports clubs and organisations to use.
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