This 3.5mile (6km) multi-use trail was formerly the Ashby and Nuneaton Joint Railway in The National Forest. It runs from the restored Measham Station to Spring Cottage, linking Conkers, Moira Furnace, Donisthorpe Woodland Park and Measham. The stone-surfaced paths suitable for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders. Wheelchair users will need assistance in places.

There are links to Donisthorpe Woodland Park, Moira Furnace (for details email moira.furnace@nwleics.gov.uk) and Conkers (the main visitor centre for The National Forest).

Location and Car Parking

Measham library (DE12 6DQ)
Donisthorpe Woodland Park (DE12 7PX)
Moira Furnace (DE12 6AT)
Sarah's Wood (DE12 6DQ) - Note entrance has a height restriction barrier of 2m
Location Map Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail Route Map (pdf document 570kb)

Open daily

assistance required

Contact Details

Tel: 0116 305 5000
Email: countryparks@leics.gov.uk

Further Afield

Ashby Woulds Cycle Trail which also includes details of further facilities near the trail. As well as various locations for refreshments, accommodation is available next to the trail at the National Forest Youth Hostel

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Page Last Updated: 18 July 2011