레스터 포레스트 이스트‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪12‬개의 호수

샌드마틴은 레스터셔의 배그워스 히스 우드 컨트리 파크에 있는 인공 둥지 벽으로 매년 돌아오며, 보통 3월에 도착하여 여름 내내 둥지를 틉니다. "샌드마틴 풀"을 특징으로 하는 이 장소는 레인저와 자원봉사자들이 매년 모래 언덕을 새로 단장하며 수백 마리의 새끼가 그곳에서 길러집니다.

Worth a visit

In September 1867, 180 acres of land was purchased for a cost of £24,000. Most of the land required for the reservoir, dam and waterworks belonged to the Bradgate Estate. Lord Stamford insisted that a stone wall be built around the boundary to separate the deer park from the reservoir, instead of the proposed iron railings. This wall, 1,500 yards long was eventually built at a cost of 8s 10d per yard. Joseph Reeves, Head Gamekeeper, outside his house. Some of the Bradgate Estate land was part of the deer park, but most was farmland let out on very long leases. One farmer, Joseph Allen, lost virtually all his farm. Two members of the Matts family had theirs considerably reduced in size. The Gamekeeper’s house and land, together with a nearby bridge, were also in the area to be flooded. The house, together with its stables and outhouses, were demolished and the bricks sold. Part of the footpath between Anstey and Hallgates was submerged, as was the site of the old rabbit warren (or conery).

This is the Great Pit in Swithland Wood, a site shaped by centuries of slate quarrying, with origins tracing back to Roman times. The quarry was first officially recorded in the 1300s, with activity continuing until the 19th century. Due to the presence of deep water and sheer vertical walls, the quarry is extremely hazardous and completely closed to public access.

Beware of the Sheep!!!

Was pretty mucky and slippy on a gravel bike in June, although it's been a wet year

Swithland Wood is a small remnant of the original Charnwood Forest managed by part of the Bradgate Estate. As a small chunk of ancient woodland, Swithland consists of mature oak, birch, alder and lime with supports a rich variety of butterflies, moths and birds. This chunk of woodland is the type that would of previously covered all of the British mainland whilst groups of hunter gatherers moved through the landscape.

Toilets available at Bradgate Park car park ( Cropston )