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| Bardon Hill - Beacon Hill and Bradgate Park - 17 miles |
A new quarry has taken out a number of fine footpaths up to Brandon Hill. The area now looks like it has been prepared for a World War One film set. Also I has tried to reduce road walking to a minimum, adding more miles in the process.
The first section continues to be blighted by the M1. It can't be seen, but if the wind is in the wrong direction, there is always a rumble.
Starting Directions.
I start in Markfield. There is good parking there and I suggest a clockwise motion, and get the battle scene over and done with first. Park by the Altar Stones, and walk up onto the sculpture of rocks. There is a great view of the Charwood Hills from here, and if it weren't for the incessant presence down below, it would be perfect. I found the exit from the park on the left side at the bottom of the field. Continue down the dead-end road and cross the A50 dual carriageway, then walk under the M1 on the up hill side. This is easy because the path is newly made. Traffic lights stop the traffic, and their is 24 lighting under the roadway.
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