Bardon Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Leicestershire North West Leicestershire

England

Bardon Hill Wood

Light and Shade, Bardon Hill Near Coalville this path leads to/ from Bardon Hill. It was a lovely morning. — Light and Shade, Bardon Hill Credit: David Bremner

Bardon Hill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Leicestershire, England. Situated near the village of Bardon, the wood is part of the larger Bardon Hill site, which is known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

Covering an area of approximately 70 acres, Bardon Hill Wood is characterized by its dense canopy of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, birch, beech, and pine. The wood boasts a rich variety of flora and fauna, with wildflowers such as bluebells and primroses carpeting the forest floor during the spring season.

The wood offers a tranquil setting for nature enthusiasts, offering a range of walking trails and paths that wind through the trees. These paths also provide access to the nearby Bardon Hill, which is the highest point in Leicestershire and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Bardon Hill Wood is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including mammals such as deer, foxes, and badgers, as well as numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The woodland provides a vital habitat for these creatures, offering shelter and food sources throughout the year.

Managed by the Forestry Commission, Bardon Hill Wood is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. It provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Leicestershire's countryside.

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Bardon Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.71508/-1.3162413 or Grid Reference SK4613. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Light and Shade, Bardon Hill

Near Coalville this path leads to/ from Bardon Hill. It was a lovely morning.

David Bremner

Post Box on Greenhill Road, Coalville

LE67 47. A fine Type M box listed by Royal Mail as Agar Nook.

David Bremner

Puddle, Bardon Hill

Despite the very hot and dry weather this puddle was encountered on one of the footpaths on Bardon Hill.

David Bremner

The Copt Oak

The Copt Oak pub is operated by Rotisserie Pub Restaurants, part of the Marston's estate. The emphasis is very much on dining. The building has evidently had a makeover since this view 15 years earlier: SK4812 : Copt Oak.

Stephen McKay

Copt Oak public house, Whitwick Road

Mark Anderson

Trig pillar

Alex McGregor

Copt Oak youth hostel and church

When Copt Oak's school closed it became a youth hostel, self-catering only at weekends and school holidays. Water was collected from the village stand-pipe by the volunteer wardens

David M Clark

Triangulation pillar on Bardon Hill

At 912ft Bardon Hill is Leicestershire's county top.

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Footpath to Bardon Hill

Lovely track through the trees.

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Footpath near Upper Greenhill Farm

Bardon Hill walk.

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Overbridge, M1

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A wet M1, southbound

The M1 is a north–south motorway connecting London to Leeds, where it joins the A1(M) near Aberford. It was the first motorway to be completed in the United Kingdom. The motorway is 193 miles long and was constructed in four phases. Most of the motorway was opened between 1959 and 1968 but the southern end was extended in 1977 and the northern end was extended in 1999.

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