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FOOD & DRINK
Bagworth Heath
Location
Heath Road, Bagworth & Thornton, Bagworth, LE67 1DR
OS Grid Ref
SK458068
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Site Owner
Leicestershire Country Parks
Path Type
Accessibility
Website
Summary
The 75-hectare reclaimed colliery site is owned by Leicestershire County Council, and situated between Bagworth and Thornton. The former Desford Colliery site is made up of woodland, grassland, heathland, lakes and ponds, with wetland habitats for wildfowl and aquatic plants. A pit wheel sits on an island in the centre of the largest pool as a reminder of the site’s industrial past.
The demonstration woodland on the upper slopes shows different techniques for woodland establishment and maintenance on reclaimed colliery spoil. One plot shows the growth which can be achieved with fast growing poplars, which can be harvested within five years to produce timber and energy. An area to the east of the site, near the railway line, has been set aside for the creation of heathland.
Facilities
- Car parking
- Children’s play area
- Information centre
- Picnic facilities
- Walking trails
Advance visit information
- Free car parking
- Bus Route: Arriva 26 (alight in Main Street, Bagworth, walking involved)
- Accessible from Sustrans NCN route 63
Also at the same location
Why not explore the Forest on one of our circular trails? Each showcasing the variety of landscapes across the National Forest.
