GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Market Bosworth Country Park

6 miles (10.4 km)

This 85 acre country park in Leicestershire contains a lake, a planted arboretum with exotic species, a wildflower meadow and a community woodland. The route takes you through the park to Sutton Cheney and then on to Bosworth Battlefield. This field is the site of the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses, the civil war that took place in the 15th century.
The Leicestershire Round walking route runs through the park so you can use this path to visit the nearby Bosworth Battlefield Country Park.

Postcode

CV13 0LP - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Market Bosworth Country Park OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Market Bosworth Country Park Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The Old Black Horse Inn is located just west of the park.  The old pub includes exposed wood beams and an outdoor terrace for warmer weather. They serve high quality dishes and can be found close to the park at 17 Market Place with a postcode of CV13 0LF.
You could also head down to the Ashby Canal at Sutton Cheney Wharf where you'll find the Sutton Wharf cafe. They serve tasty lunches and delicious cakes which you can enjoy in the outdoor seating area next to the water.

Dog Walking

The open grassland and parkland trails are ideal for dog walking so you'll probably bump into other owners on your visit. There are several bins dotted around the park too.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The circular Nuneaton Rotary Walk can be picked up to the south of the park. It takes you on a tour of the countryside, parks and canals around the neighbouring town. 
Head a few miles to the south east and there's the Croft Hill and Quarry Walk to try. There's fine views over the countryside and to the significant geological site from the Croft Hill viewpoint. This area additionally includes Stoney Cove, a flooded quarry now home to the UK’s National Diving Centre where you can enjoy scuba diving and other activities.
To the north west there's the worthy village of Shackerstone to explore. There's some pleasant canalside walks and the heritage Battlefield Line Railway station to visit here.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Leicestershire Walks page.

Photos

Cadeby Lane in the Market Bosworth Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 1319872

Cadeby Lane in the Market Bosworth Country Park

Market Bosworth - Bow Pool - geograph.org.uk - 234900

Canada Geese on the Bow Pool in the park.

View towards Sutton Cheney - geograph.org.uk - 1320564

View towards Sutton Cheney

Bosworth Battlefield - geograph.org.uk - 7934

Bosworth Battlefield visitor centre

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

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