Explore and Enjoy Leicestershire's Countryside

Leicestershire Country Parks Country Parks - to view all Leicestershire County Council Country Parks Alternatively, click on one of the Parks below to go directly Watermead Beacon Hill Market Bosworth Burrough Hill Bosworth Battlefield Snibston and Grange Nature Reserve Donington le Heath Manor House and Gardens Save money with a Car Park Season Ticket for County Council Country Parks.	Access for Everyone Better Paths: stile-free routes for the less mobile Pushchair and wheelchair friendly routes Public transport for countryside access
Walking Exploring On Foot Strolls on your Doorstep; a series of short easy acces walks Parish Walks, a series of short circular walks Medium to longer distance walking routes Leicestershire Round; 100 mile route around the county Maps of paths and network updates Orienteering, and Climbing	Cycling Off-road cycle trails and on-road routes More about Co nnect2 at Watermead Country Park National Cycle Network - Sustrans National Byway
News and Events Advice for walkers with dogs when coming into contact with livestock. Please view the following links for advice and information from the Ramblers and National Farmers Union (NFU): Ramblers / Cows and Walkers with Dogs / NFU Advice Walking Week 4-12 September 2010 News and Events from the Countryside Service Events at Country Parks and What's On Outdoors	Horse Riding The Midshires Way long distance bridleway route Finding public bridlways and byways Ride Welland project
Make Contact and Learn More Report a problem or leave feedback Public Rights of Way - what are they and who can use them? Contact the Countryside Service Leicestershire Local Access Forum - how to get involved	Nature, Heritage & Landscapes Nature Reserves, Woodlands and Conservation Historic sites, Museums and other Places to visit Community Heritage and Landscapes to explore Green Infrastructure and the Stepping Stones projec t Bradgate Park and more sites managed by other bodies Open Access areas in Leicestershire The National Forest

See our fantastic new countryside guide which showcases the County’s wide variety of wonderful open spaces. Whether you just want to get out into the fresh air, relax, enjoy nature, exercise or try your hand at an environmental conservation task, the choice is yours. In the guide you’ll find details of over 30 country parks to visit, walking and cycling routes and trails for all abilities, bridleways, waterways to explore, plus a page of great money-saving offers to use whilst out and about.

Copies of the Countryside Guide are available from libraries, museums and local tourist Information Centres, by calling 0116 305 0001, emailing customerservices@leics.gov.uk or downloading from www.leics.gov.uk/countrysideguide

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Explore and Enjoy Leicestershire's Countryside

Leicestershire Country Parks

Access for Everyone

Walking

Cycling

News and Events

Horse Riding

Make Contact and Learn More

Nature, Heritage & Landscapes

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