Beacon Hill Country Park

There are fantastic views from the top of Beacon Hill, the second highest point in Leicestershire. The toposcope located at the summit (802 feet) indicates landmarks that can be seen. The Park has more than 100 hectares of heath, woodland, grassland and wildflower meadows. Much has been designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its ecological importance. As the site of a Bronze Age Hill Fort it is also designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

As part of the ecological management, some areas of the park are grazed during the summer and autumn months by sheep, alpacas and long horned cattle.

There is a good network of paths, many are surfaced, though steep in places. Also, there is a Woodland Trail around a newly planted area, featuring woodland crafts, a viewing platform and shelter built of straw.

The Lower Beacon is great for families. The rhododendron labyrinth is fun to explore and there is a large, flat area of short grass for games and barbeque and picnic facilities.