Sence Valley Forest Park

The Forestry Commission now own and manage Sence Valley Forest Park The site was initially owned by Leicestershire County Council whilst the park was being created. The County Council continues to work in partnership with the Forestry Commission on aspects of the park.

North of Ibstock on the A447 Ravenstone Road, LE67 6NW, North West Leicestershire.

A 60-hectare former open-cast coal site, which has been transformed with extensive tree planting and the creation of lakes, interlinked with a series of paths.

There are stone-surfaced paths, some of which have steep slopes.

The entrance has a height restriction barrier of 2.2m. Anyone wishing to enter the site with a larger vehicle should contact the Forestry Commission district office on 01889 586593 at least 48 hours in advance of a visit.

Sence Valley Cycle Trail

Ibstock to Battram Cycle Trail

Tel: 01889 586593
Email: chris.mansell@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Post: Forestry Commission England, Birches Valley, Lady Hill, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ