[ Back ] [ Home ] [ Up ] [ Next ]		This woodland site was recorded in the Doomsday Book in the manor of Loughborough. Since the war, the Forestry Commission have planted many more conifers, although it is now owned by Charnwood Borough Council. At one time, the woods were said to abound with bilberries, wild raspberries and strawberries. These days, blackberries are plentiful in season.
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Directions to next stop: Burbage Common. From the car park, turn right and continue down the hill for almost a mile, then turn left at the traffic lights onto the B5350.  After just over 2 miles, go straight over the traffic lights.  Continue for a mile until you join the A50.  Turn right towards Coalville and then travel another mile to another roundabout.  Take the 2nd exit (B591) towards Ellistown.  Go 2 miles into Ellistown, and continue on B591 to Ibstock.  At Ibstock, turn left onto the A447 towards Hinckley.  After nearly 10 miles, turn left towards Earl Shilton.  After a further mile, take the 3rd exit off the roundabout  on the A47 towards Hinckley.   In half a mile, Burbage Common is signposted on the left.