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Sence Valley

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From 1982 to 1996 this section of Sence Valley formed part of a large opencast mining area which covered appoximately 186 hectares (460 acres). During this period approximately 8 million tonnes of coals was extracted from the site for use as fuel in the power industry. In 1996 when coal extraction had finished the soil was compacted, cultivated and a drainage system installed. 60 hectares (150 acres) were given over to Leicestershire County Council to form the forest park and in the winter of 1998 around 98,000 trees were planted to restore the landscape that we see here today.

A leaflet containing a map of the site is available to download here as a pdf. Please note: the contact details for obtaining a fishing permit have now changed. If you would like to fish on Sence Valley, please contact us using the details below.

How to get there:

Sence Valley is part of The National Forest. Ibstock and Heather are the nearest towns or villages.

On the A447 Ravenstone Road just North of Ibstock.

The nearest postcode is LE67 6NW.

OS Grid Reference: SK404113
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Sence Valley Forest Park
Sence Valley Christmas Tree Sales Centre

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User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

I love Sence Valley and so does my dog. We try and go as often as possible. The pathways are never too muddy (although the dog does manage to find the mud), Would recommend it to anyone for a quiet, not too long walk.

Cazzie, 2/Jan/2012
1 Star 1 Star

it was too cold, and its too muddy to go in the winter, so i would not advise it, because it is to cold and not enjoyable.

Anonymous, 2/Mar/2011

I'm concerned about the opening hours like a lot of people I walk my dog there in a morning before work but recently its not been open before 9am and in some cases 10pm I know its voluntary but a commitment is a commitment. Also I'd remind the fair weather visitors that its the dog walkers who are the real custodians of the valley as we are are there every day of the year

steve , 16/Aug/2010
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View towards Heather Village from the top of Sence Valley Forest Park, The National Forest

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Walking
Surfaced and grass paths create a network of tracks throughout the park.
Cycling
A cycle route links Heather village to the A447 Ravenstone Road at Ibstock.
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A Bridleway links Heather village to the A447 Ravenstone Road at Ibstock. See OS Explorer map 245 for more details.

Contact:

National Forest
01889 586593
e-mail: info_nationalforest@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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