LRWT Cossington Meadows — Attraction in Charnwood

If you want total peace and quiet then this is not the place for you as it is really near a major road. However, the walk is flat, easy gated stiles, clearly signed, beautiful riverside views, ponds with a variety of birdlife (saw a great sighting of a little egret today) and only met 5 people in 2 hours. Parking on layby is easy too. I will definitely...

I've been walking here for 20 years and watched it change and pass onto the national trust after the gravel pits. It's now lush and green and really well established. My dogs loved it down here. Now that the national trust run this area unfortunately dogs cannot swim in the lake because of the wildlife, which is a shame. A great...

Vast natural reserve. Good for walking, jogging, cycling. Can do birdwatching and bird photography. Better if it has some bird hides to watch. Lots of birds. Unfortunately no sitting benches available if you want to sit for a while and relax. Hope LRWT improves it a bit. Overall it is a good place to...