Beacon Hill, Charnwood Forest
Ancient rocks and a Bronze Age hilltop with the widest view in Leicestershire.
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 248 m
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About this walk
Beacon Hill, Charnwood Forest is an easy 3.7 km circular walk with 200 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Beacon Hill Country Park (grid reference SK 518 135).
Beacon Hill is the second-highest point in Leicestershire, its summit a jumble of 600-million-year-old volcanic rock, among the oldest in England, where Bronze Age people lived and beacons were lit. The country park's paths climb from the car park to the top and loop back through the woods, with a view across the Soar valley to Nottingham and beyond.
Route
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The summit
Climb to the rocks on the summit and loop back through the woods.
Summit
Beacon Hill
248 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beacon Hill, Charnwood Forest take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 3.7 km route, which has 200 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Beacon Hill Country Park (grid reference SK 518 135). Pay car parks at Beacon Hill.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Loughborough to Woodhouse Eaves. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Surfaced and woodland paths with a gentle climb.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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