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What travellers are saying

* Highest point in the County * Palaeolithic rock formations * Beacon and Trig point * Fantastic wildlife - such as Jays, Nuthatches and sika deer * Lovely walks * Easy parking with toilets an good sign posts That...

This country park presents a panoramic view, natural play area and walking trails.

Plenty of seating for picnics and a BBQ area.

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Broombriggs Farm Cottage Beacon Road, Loughborough LE12 8SR, England

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+44 116 305 5000

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HeathersView1

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

1512

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A great family day out

Beacon Hill Countryside show was a nice surprise. The weather was great, which helped. But there were things there that kids these days never see or think about. My grandkids saw Rescued dogs putting on a show, sheepdog display (he was rounding up geese -...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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67melissag

Nuneaton, United Kingdom

4021

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Family trip

Had a lovely day out with my mum daughter (23) and our dog, the walks are lovely yes we got lost but that was some of the entertainment, just make sure you time yourselves cause you can get lost for hours there are some many...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Paul W

Nottingham, United Kingdom

4318

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Gem of a place

Our first visit to Beacon Hill. What a fantastic place. Great walking and a cafe with friendly, helpful staff. Especially Charlie who was a star.The card machine wasn't working and she carried on like a good trooper and did not get flustered. Hope it's all...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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laurawbunny

51

Reviewed September 3, 2019 via mobile

Walking my dogs

Love this park, it is where My hubby and go to to get space and walking our dogs, it’s beautiful, the views are fabulous, it is a spiritual place!

Date of experience: September 2019

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whitburnM

Loughborough, United Kingdom

811

Reviewed August 23, 2019 via mobile

Brilliant alternative to Bradgate

Congratulations to Leicestershire County Council on the work they have done to make Beacon Hill the perfect alternative to the often overcrowded Bradgate Park . There’s a bright new cafe and for families loads of picnic tables , two children playgrounds and a maze! For...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Maud180291

Loughborough, United Kingdom

28971

Reviewed August 14, 2019

Beautiful place for walking

A new walk through Bradgate, Broombriggs & Beacon Hill tihs weekend. Beautiful walking - even when the weather is a bit blowy! Good signposting and facilities in the car park.

Date of experience: August 2019

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MalcH

Loughborough, United Kingdom

1589654

Reviewed August 12, 2019 via mobile

Fabulous views

Choice of car parks and £3 for 3 hrs or £4 for all day. Great walks to be had on numerous pathways and views from the top are fabulous. Can be windy and cold even on warmer days but fabulous place to spend a few...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Mitchlad007

Ibstock, United Kingdom

144

Reviewed August 11, 2019

its a good walk if you like hills

Love walking the dog here. Its never over busy plenty of space great views. well worth a couple of hours walking about with the family or just on your own.

Date of experience: December 2018

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Claudia C

Loughborough, United Kingdom

33

Reviewed August 9, 2019

Amazing views

would highly recommend, beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Perfect for families and couples

Date of experience: May 2019

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Hame01

West Bridgford, United Kingdom

10430

Reviewed August 7, 2019 via mobile

Panoramic Views

debut today - parked at upper car park - superb panoramic views for miles - clean - perfect for picnics - pleasant walking - peaceful - great place to just relax and think - plenty of rocks for exploring - decent tracks suitable for most...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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ibsylhet541

Are you open 7 days? And open and closing time update please

June 23, 2019|

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Hi Ibsylhet5 They are open 7 days a week from 7am to dusk, no overnight parking. regards, john

Mika_NM98

Are the paths from near the top car park suitable for childrens bike rides? And not too hilly/steep? Thank you

June 22, 2019|

Answer

There is a shorter, gentler path around the back which would be ok

OrsiS1

How long is the walk?

November 6, 2018|

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The other answer here is for Bradgate not Beacon. There are various walks and paths you can choose so the length of walk and choice of inclines is up to you really. There are 2 car parks with paths off each so that should... More

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