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East of the county

Rutland edge

Reservoir paths, big skies, an early lunch — start in the far east.

Friday's plan 18 min driving · 7.4 mi

3 stops, plotted to loop back where you started.

A Friday outdoors in Loughborough is a genuinely good call, and these three stops sit close enough together that you spend your time outside rather than behind the wheel. Two country parks followed by a local heritage museum gives the day a natural shape, active first and then a quieter wind-down.

  1. 1
    From the off≈ 105 min visit

    Beacon Hill Country Park

    Loughborough

    Start with Beacon Hill Country Park in Loughborough. Beacon Hill has been recognised as the site of a Bronze Age Hill Fort since a line of defensive earthworks was discovered near the summit of the Hill. Worth the fresh air tomorrow.

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    Beacon Hill Country Park
  2. 2
    4 min · 1.5 mi from the last stop
    After 1h 49m≈ 90 min visit

    The Outwoods Country Park

    Loughborough

    Next up — The Outwoods Country Park in Loughborough. A fun place for all the family, the award-winning Outwoods is 110 acres of ancient woodland and is one of the oldest surviving woodland sites in Charnwood. Worth the fresh air tomorrow.

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    The Outwoods Country Park
  3. 3
    6 min · 2.4 mi from the last stop
    After 3h 25m≈ 75 min visit

    Charnwood Museum

    Loughborough

    Finish at Charnwood Museum in Loughborough. Charnwood Museum is a popular family friendly museum set in the heart of the beautiful Queens Park in the centre of Loughborough. Worth the fresh air tomorrow. (open Tue–Sun, Typical Tue–Sun. Verify with the venue..)

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    Charnwood Museum

Wear comfortable shoes for the morning sections and you will be well set for the whole day.

Times shown are estimates: dwell times are based on typical visits, drive times assume light rural traffic, and opening hours can change. "Free" attractions may still charge for parking — please check ahead. Always double-check with each venue before setting off — and leave a little wiggle room for lunch, the weather and a proper cup of tea.