A late evening view of a rocky face of an old quarry.
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Guided Walk – Geological Treasures of Shepshed

Join the Charnwood Forest Geopark team for a guided hike through the amazing 600 million year old history of the Shepshed area. Discover some of the oldest rocks in England, and travel back in time to when Leicestershire lay at the centre of a giant sandy desert!

This walk is free, but booking is essential. Please use the booking link button to the right.

4 miles, 3.5 hours, 2 stiles

This walk is provided as part of the National Forest Walking Festival. The work of Charnwood Forest Geopark is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.