Dog Walks in: Leicestershire

Leicestershire Jaunts: Forest Trails, Parkland, and Canal Walks for Your Pooch!

Explore the heart of England with your canine companion in Leicestershire, a county offering a delightful mix of rolling countryside, ancient woodlands, serene waterways, and accessible parklands. From the rugged charm of Charnwood Forest to the expanding woodlands of the National Forest and the historic towpaths of the Grand Union Canal, Leicestershire provides a diverse range of walking adventures.

Discover the iconic Bradgate Park, famous for its free-roaming deer (dogs must be on leads in deer areas), dramatic rock formations, and the ruins of Bradgate House. Ascend Beacon Hill Country Park, the second-highest point in the county, for panoramic views and varied trails through woodland and heathland. Explore other fantastic green spaces like Market Bosworth Country Park with its lake and arboretum, or Watermead Country Park offering peaceful lakeside strolls.

Venture into the growing National Forest, with sites like Sence Valley Forest Park providing reclaimed landscapes perfect for exploration. Within Charnwood Forest, ancient woodlands like Swithland Wood and The Outwoods offer enchanting walks. For a leisurely pace, enjoy the towpaths along the Grand Union Canal, especially around the famous Foxton Locks, or discover the tranquil routes along the Ashby Canal.

From invigorating climbs in Charnwood Forest to peaceful wanders through country parks and along historic canals, Leicestershire offers a welcoming environment for dogs and their owners. Ready to find your next favourite forest adventure, parkland exploration, or waterside amble? Browse our curated selection of dog walks in Leicestershire on dogwalksnearme.co.uk and start your journey through this charming county today!

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Beacon Hill Country Park

Ascend Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire, one of the highest and most iconic hills in the county, offering breathtaking panoramic views, r...

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Sence Valley Forest Park

Explore Sence Valley Forest Park in Leicestershire, a popular and accessible country park created on the site of a former opencast coal mine, offer...

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Hicks Lodge

Explore Hicks Lodge in Leicestershire, a popular Forestry England site and former coal mine now transformed into a vibrant country park offering ex...

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Bradgate Park

Bradgate Park is a public park in Leicestershire, East Midlands, covering 850 acres.   How to get there Bradgate Park lies 6 miles north-west of Le...

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Grace Dieu Priory

Explore Grace Dieu Priory in Leicestershire, an area of ancient woodland likely associated with the historic Grace Dieu Priory ruins, offering peac...

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Burbage Common and Woods

Explore Burbage Common and Woods in Leicestershire, a large and popular area of common land, ancient woodland, and meadows located on the outskirts...

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Thornton Reservoir

The village of Thornton in Leicestershire hosts Thornton Reservoir, which is a good walk with lots of potential wildlife to view. Thornton village ...

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Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks are ten canal locks, with two ‘staircases’ each of five locks, located on the Leicestershire line of the Grand Union Canal.   How to g...

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