Ever wanted to explore Charnwood Forest with a guide who can show you the many interesting features your walk by and the history rooted within our landscape? Now is your chance!
As part of this year’s National Forest Walking Festival, Charnwood Forest Geopark will be providing four guided tours, led by our expert staff. The details of each walk, and the links on where to find more information and book your place can be found below. All walks are provided free of charge, but local car parking charges may apply.
GEOLOGICAL TREASURES OF SHEPSHED
16th May, 2025 at 2:00pm. 4 miles, 3.5 hours, 2 stiles. Geological theme. Find out more here.
FOREST PLACE–NAMES, FOREST PEOPLE
20th May, 2025 at 2:00pm. 5 miles, 3 hours, 2 stiles. Local history theme. Find our more here.
FOREST INDUSTRY: SHAPING PEOPLE AND LANDSCAPE
21st May, 2025 at 10:00am. 8 miles, 5.5 hours, 10 stiles. Local history theme. Find out more here.
BEACON HILL NATURE BUMBLE FOR BEGINNERS
21st May, 2025 at 10:00am. 1.5 miles, 2 hours. Biodiversity theme. Find out more here.
25th May, 2025 at 10:00am. 1.5 miles, 2 hours. Biodiversity theme. Find out more here.
BIRD INSPIRED WALK AT BEACON HILL – NEURODIVERSE ADULTS AND FRIENDS GETTING CLOSE TO NATURE
24th May, 2025 at 10:00am. 1 miles, 40 minutes. Nature for Neurodiverse Adults. Find out more here.