Cycle Trails

Bagworth Heath Country Park

The 75- hectare area of Bagworth Heath Woods is on the former site of Desford Colliery. The site includes a demonstration woodland, monitoring the success of a variety of woodland tree species.

detailed map of start

1:50000 map of start

regional map of start

Vital Statistics:

Surface - tarmac
Type of Route - linear
Distance - 1 mile (1½km)
Difficulty Level - easy (some inclines)
% Off-Road - 100%
Parking - Yes – across the road from the route start
Public Toilets - not on site
Refreshments - not on site
Other Routes to Try - Ratby to Thornton

Did you know?

Royal Tiger Wood and Centenary Wood are next to Bagworth Heath Wood.

Royal Tigers Wood is a 14 hectare native species woodland with a small arboretum representing 17 species of trees from the countries in which the Royal Leicestershire Regiment served.

Centenary Wood is comprised of 27 hectares of native broad-leaved trees and shrubs.

further information

Contact: Rights of Way Team,
footpaths@leics.gov.uk
0116 305 7083

Last Updated:
25 May 2007