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The Birthday Walk - A National Forest Walk


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About The Birthday Walk - A National Forest Walk

The Birthday Walk has been specially perpared in celebration of the first decade, 1995 - 2005, of the National Forest Company. It takes in 12 National Forest sites, starting at Sence Valley Forest Park. With a choice of a number of short loops off the main route, links to other footpaths and a number of nearby shops and pubs, The Birthday Walk is also an ideal outdoor activity for family outings, birthdays and celebrations.

How to get there:

The Birthday Walk - A National Forest Walk can be started from Sence Valley Forest Park in Sence Valley which is part of The National Forest. Ibstock and Heather are the nearest towns or villages.

On the A447 Ravenstone Road just North of Ibstock.

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

Family walking in Sence Valley Forest park,The National Forest

Sence Valley Forest Park Facilities.
ToiletsInformationParkingEasy AccessOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Hill-walking boots or similarDemanding
Trail waymarking:
The route is waymarked with special National Forest disks.
Length of trail:
10 miles
Approximate time of trail:
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Alan Dowell
Area Forester
01889 586593
e-mail: alan.dowell@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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What's of interest

This is one of a series of 'Forest Walks' produced by The National Forest Company. A pack of leaflets covering walks of varying lengths throughout The National Forest can be purchased from The National Forest Company by calling 01283 551211 or e-mail enquiries@nationalforest.org

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