Bagworth Heath Woods
Less than a mile south of Bagworth, towards Merry Lees and Desford, this 75 hectare
(185 acre) Country Park has been tranformed from scarred industrial landscape of Desford Colliery into
a valuable recreational resource. Owned and managed by Leicestershire County Council Bagworth
Heath Woods are made up of woodland, grassland, heathland, lakes and ponds. There is a network
of grass and surfaced paths throughout, offering relaxing walks through varied habitats and extensive
views. Also, a surfaced multi-use path offers a one kilometre permissive link through the site
for horse riders and cyclists.
The site is linked to Thornton and Bagworth by the circular walk around Leicestershire,
the 100-mile Leicestershire Round.
Location
- Free parking
- Heath Road, Bagworth, Leicestershire, LE67 1DL
- Bus Route: Arriva 26 (alight in Main Street, Bagworth, walking involved). Contact Traveline for further information
- Location Map
Features
of Interest
- 1km multi-use surfaced path
- Sculpture and examples of stone walls
- Lakes and ponds
Open daily at the following times:
| October-March | April-September |
|---|---|
| 9am-4pm | 9am-7pm |
Contact Details
Tel: 0116 305 5000
Email: countryparks@leics.gov.uk
Address: Western Ranger Team, Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, Sutton Cheney, Nr. Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Leicestershire, CV13 0AD
Email: countryparks@leics.gov.uk
Address: Western Ranger Team, Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, Sutton Cheney, Nr. Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Leicestershire, CV13 0AD
Guided Walks and Events
Go to our Events
PageIf you have attended a Leicestershire County Council Country Park event please complete an evaluation
form and help us to make our future events better.
Wildlife
As this young site continues to grow and develop, so does the wildlife it can support.
Go to the wildlife page to find out more about wildlife at Bagworth Heath
Woods
History
Go to the History of Bagworth Heath to find out more about its
mining past and regeneration
Conservation Volunteers
Conservation volunteering is a great way to keep fit, meet people, learn new skills and to develop your knowledge of the countryside. No previous experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and a desire to get involved. All kit, relevant training and safety equipment will be provided. For more information have a look at the work programme for each of the three ranger teams.- Market Bosworth Country Park
- Mondays Western Diary (tel. 0116 305 5000)
- Beacon Hill Country Park
- 2nd Sunday every month Beacon Diary (tel. 0116 305 5000)
- Watermead Country Park
- 1st Thursday every month Watermead Diary (tel.0116 305 5000)
Please call for more details
If you have visited one of Leicestershire County Council's
country parks recently, we'd love to hear your views to help us plan future improvements. Please complete
our Country Parks Survey.
Page Last Updated: 18 July 2011
