Country parks · East Midlands
Bagworth Heath Woods
In or near Desford.
Bagworth Heath Woods is a 75-hectare (185-acre) country park on the location of the former Desford Colliery, in Leicestershire, England consisting of woodland, grassland, heathland, lakes and ponds. T
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Market Bosworth · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bagworth Heath Woods is a 75-hectare (185-acre) country park on the location of the former Desford Colliery, in Leicestershire, England consisting of woodland, grassland, heathland, lakes and ponds. The site was built on the land of a reclaimed coal mine. The site is linked to Thornton and Bagworth by the 100-mile circular walk around Leicestershire called the Leicestershire Round.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bagworth Heath Woods is a 75-hectare (185-acre) country park on the location of the former Desford Colliery, in Leicestershire, England consisting of woodland, grassland, heathland, lakes and ponds. The site was built on the land of a reclaimed coal mine. The site is linked to Thornton and Bagworth by the 100-mile circular walk around Leicestershire called the Leicestershire Round.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6568, -1.3243
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Bagworth & Thornton
- Postcode
- LE67 1DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Market Bosworth — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Bagworth Heath Woods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bagworth Heath Woods?
- Bagworth Heath Woods is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE67 1DL), in the parish of Bagworth & Thornton.
- What is Bagworth Heath Woods?
- Bagworth Heath Woods is a 75-hectare (185-acre) country park on the location of the former Desford Colliery, in Leicestershire, England consisting of woodland, grassland, heathland, lakes and ponds. T
- How do I get to Bagworth Heath Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Market Bosworth, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE67 1DL.
- Is Bagworth Heath Woods free to visit?
- Yes, Bagworth Heath Woods is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bagworth Heath Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Market Bosworth, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE67 1DL.