Local things we like
The Curzon Arms is at the heart of the Charnwood Forest (itself part of The National Forest) which is home to some of Leicestershire's most famous historical and natural landmarks: the Beacon Hill, Swithland Woods, the Outwoods and Old John at Bradgate Park to name but a few. You are welcome to use the car park for free here at the Curzon.... we trust you'll pop in for lunch to replenish your energy!
Local activities include: Walking
The hills and forests have hidden crags for easy rock climbing but, above all else, it is the varied walking that attracts people back to Charnwood Forest over and over again. Of course in Winter this can be a wonderland with plenty of opportunities for sledging and snowballing! It is mainly gentle field and woodland walking, the highest point in the immediate vicintity being Beacon Hill at 248m. At Beacon Hill country park there are more than 100 hectares of heath and woodland, including a collection of trees native to Britain. A newly-planted area includes a Woodland Trail featuring woodland crafts, a viewing platform and a shelter built of straw. The park is also home to the unusual sight of Manx Loghton sheep and alpacas. Great for the kids. Places to stay
Places to eat & drink
www.thewindmillwymeswold.com Wymeswold 01509 881313
Places to stay
www.horseshoecottagefarm.com Cropston 0116 2350038 Distance
2.8miles
www.curtaincottage.co.uk Woodhouse Eaves 01509 891361
Distance 0.2 miles
Useful Links:
http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/environment/countryside/countryparks/beacon.htm
Also look out for:
The Outwoods
http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/outwoodsinformation
Broombriggs Farm
http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/environment/countryside/countryparks/broombriggs.htm
Bradgate Country Park
http://www.goleicestershire.com/thedms.asp?dms=13&venue=2500180
Horse Riding (map of bridal paths)
We have a dedicated ‘parking’ for your horse and a mounting block here in the car park
Golf
The Lingdale and Charnwood Forest Golf clubs are both within a 5 minute drive
Great Central Railway
A great day out for all of the family; voted 12th on the list of the 50 greatest railway journeys in the world the Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. The only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other just as it was when steam ruled the rails.
http://www.gcrailway.co.uk
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