Ambrose, K, Mcgrath, A, Weightman, G, Strange, P, Lattaway, S, Lott, G, Barrett, D, Dean, S, and Liddle, P. 2012. Exploring the landscape of The National Forest. A walkers’ guide to the landscape and natural environment of The National Forest. Keyworth, Nottingham: British Geological Survey. The Guide and map is available to purchase from the BGS shop
Exploring the landscape of The National Forest
A walkers’ guide to the landscape and natural environment of The National Forest
by Keith Ambrose, Annette McGrath, Gill Weightman, Poul Strange, Sam Lattaway, Graham Lott, David Barrett, Stephen Dean and Peter Liddle
Contents
Welcome to The National Forest
Minerals
Water resources
Coalfields
Iron ore
Aggregate industry
Leicestershire slate industry
Pottery and clay
Brick and fireclay
Lime
Building stones
Archaeology
Historic buildings
Brewery industry
Biodiversity and landscape
Walks
Walk 1: A walk from The National Forest Waterside Centre to Acresford
Walk 2: Black gold at the heart of The National Forest
Walk 3: Breedon to Melbourne and Staunton Harold
Walk 4: Broombriggs and Woodhouse Eaves
Walk 5: Hanbury to Fauld crater
Walk 6: Foremark Reservoir and Carver’s Rocks
Walk 7: The former coal mines of Swannington and Snibston
Walk 8: A walk to examine the building stones of Burton upon Trent walk
Walk 9: Thornton to Bagworth circular