Sence Valley

 

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.

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.

OS Grid Reference: SK404113

Start your visit from:

Other places to go in The National Forest

• Rosliston Wood
  
• Bignall's Wood
  
• Jaguar Lount Wood
  
• Seale Wood
  
• Kelham Bridge
  
• Alistair's Wood
  
• Shell Brook Wood
  
• Tunnel Woods
  

Facilities:

Activities:

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

Contact:

Chris Mansell
Community Ranger
01889 586593
e-mail: chris.mansell@forestry.gsi.gov.uk