Walks

Some people don't have a high opinion of Coalville in North West Leicestershire. OK it lacks the picturesque beauty of Cotswold villages and the concrete shopping centre that was state of the art in 1963 looks dated now. But Coalville has a lot going for it. The town is full of (and surrounded by industrial heritage. There are some wonderful architectural brick buildings. But best of all is that within and around Coalville there is some fabulous and scenic countryside. This page will add a couple of walks a year to help people enjoy the glories of walking in and around Coalville.

Robin Hood to Nature Alive

Enjoy a 3.5 mile walk from the Robin Hood in Swannington to Nature Alive next to the railway line. The route and maps are below.

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Leicester and Swannington Railway - bridge built 1833 by Robert Stephenson

This lake is behind Screwfix and Harlows in Thornborough Road

The primroses behind the mining wheel at the Snibston No3 colliery site

The shade of woodland paths make this a great walk on a hot day.

Four Nature Areas

Enjoy a 4 mile walk around four nature areas that are all 10-15 minutes from Coalville town centre - the new nature reserve next to Action Man Road, Snibston Country Park, Nature Alive and Coalville Forest Adventure Park. The route and maps are below.

Walk - Four Nature Areas.docx

Public footpath from Snibston Country Park towards Leicester Road, Ravenstone.

Fishing lake at Snibston Country Park.

View from footbridge to Nature Alive.

Trees at Nature Alive.

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