Action Activities and Nice Things to do

North West Leicestershire is at the Heart of the National Forest, which is one of the few places that you can learn ancient woodland skills and take part in action packed activities like paintballing at Kegworth

 Delta Force Paintball   has it's own private access just metres from the motorway junction. It is situated in lush woodland with massive game scenarios.

Thrill seekers could try a specialist 4 x 4 circuit out on a specially designed course which incorporates ascents, descents, side slopes, water and ruts. Everything you are likely to encounter in an off road situation. An experienced instructor will provide you with the knowledge required to cope with all these obstacles.

             

Walking and Cycling

 

  

  

Short, medium and long walks with all abilities are catered for with our easy access routes which are also suitable for wheelchairs see Walks in the National Forest ,Nature Alive at Coalvilleand cycle trails offer routes for you to discover diverse scenery and an abundance of wildlife, try out the Conkers Circuit it joins the Sustrans National Cycle Network which passes close to CONKERS and links to the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail running to the village of Measham: and Explore Leicestershire's Countryside.

The National Forest Walking Festival

From 19th to 31st May 2012 Walks in North West Leicestershire include:

Ashby Canal Towpath and Sbarestone Walk, Cademan and Swannymote Woods, Conkers Ciruit Then and Now, Diamond Jubilee Walk from Normanton le Heath to Donington le Heath, Dimminsdale Photography Walk, Early Bird Health Walk at Sence Valley, Exploring Around Conkers, Grace Dieu Priory Ghost and History Walks, Moira Furnace Family Scavanger Hunt, Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, Staunton Haronld and Calke Park

Guide out now get your copy from Ashby Tourist Information Centre or contact us and we will post one out to you.

To download the Coalville Cycle Map click on the picture opposite.

Hicks Lodge

Want to take your dog? Download a fact sheet on places to walk your dogs within the National Forest area or contact Ashby Tourist Information Centre   for a copy.     

The New Cycle Centre at Hicks Lodge near Moira has cycle hire and trails for all the Family to enjoy ranging from the 2km Family Forest Trail which is a short loop to the 7km Shellbrook Trail which brings on more technical features on a moderate graded single track which is suitable only for Mountain Bikes.

Run by the  Forestry Commission in partnership with The National Forest, this former coal mining site has been totally transformed by planting new woodland and creating exciting new trails for you to enjoy. Dogs welcome on some trails.

For further information visit the Purple Mountain website

Regular BTCV activities offer you the opportunity to join other volunteers to help with a wide range of countryside tasks.

                               

Discover how to use a pole lathe to make a chair, or how to weave willow in the middle of the woods. It’s a magical experience.

Forest Rock overlooking Coalville Bicycle

                                                                                                           

           

 

 Sports Activities                         

                                               

Golfers of all abilities will find something to suit, Course and flyfishing, choose from our Canal, Lakes and Reservoirs all available for anglers, and the Leisure Centres provide excellent facilities for tennis, badminton, 5 aside football, squash and swimming indoor and outdoor. The outdoor pool at Hood Park Leisure Centre in Ashby de la Zouch is open during the Summer and is one of the few in the country.

               

       Sence Valley near Ibstock                                                    Ashby Canal near Moira Furnace