3.6/5)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 ParkSence Valley Christmas Tree Sales Centre
Other places to go in The National Forest
Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at info_nationalforest@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.
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