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Sence Valley Forest Park

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Overview

This is a 12km walk through the National Forest, it has 141m of ascent, covers sections of the National Forest Way and is generally on good paths. 

Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
141m / 463ft
Type:
circular

The walk starts at the Sence Valley country park and follows gently undulating paths through the Leicestershire countryside. The forest was established on an old open cast mine and is run by Forestry England.  The walk has 13 stiles. 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 40302 11223
Nearest postcode:
LE67 6NW
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Start time:
10:15 am

The car park is off Ravenstone Road and is a pay car park - £1.70 all day. There may be a coffee wagon available at the start.

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