Hill Hole Nature Reserve — Attraction in Hinckley and Bosworth

What a lovely well maintained free nature walk!

Carpark enough for 6-7 cars, partially accesible for wheel chair users but still alot of fun to be had, safe for children but still need a weary eye, dog friendly but again leads advised.

I was astounded at the stunning views this unique to the area nature reserve brings, barely visable from the road but after a short walk your right in the scene of a bond film. There's a lovely flat grass land area over looking the clear waters of the retired quarry where myself and young family often have picnics.

All in all a lovely free afternoon for a family or the lone adventurer!

PLEASE BE ADVISED This is a hazardous site, due care and adult supervision is a must, be safe people mother nature's spleadures are not to be...

A small rocky lake is the jewel in the crown of this peaceful former quarry which once brought so much employment to the village of Markfield. Although the lake has unfortunately been fenced off, the surrounding grassy amphitheatre, small wood, neat allotments, and rocky knolls offer an array of short walks and picnic sites. Access is possible on three of four sides, with a small parking area in the northwest corner. If you are walking from the village, start at The Green and head up past the historic church on your left. There is a trig point at the summit where a windmill stood in the 19th century. You will see dog walkers but...

Hill Hole is a fantastic place and highly interesting as well as being a wonderful habitat for all the flora, fauna, bird, insect and animal life that proliferates and thrives there. Well worth visiting at any time of year. Useful information boards act as a handy guide and the route around the reserve is easy to access and follow. In addition there are wonderful views to be had from the toposcope which stands next to the triangulation pillar. Car park is small but generally speaking there are places available. All in all a great...