Things to do in Garthorpe, Leicestershire

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Garthorpe, Leicestershire.

The Great Outdoors in Garthorpe

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Garthorpe.

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Wymondham Rough | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Wymondham Rough | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
A delightful meeting of old and new, people and wildlife, Wymondham Rough is a mosaic of woodland, ponds, grassland and marshes – with a length of disused canal thrown in!
Stonesby Quarry | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Stonesby Quarry | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
This tiny quarry reserve is one of the best spots in Leicestershire to enjoy wildflowers and the diversity of wildlife that they attract, so a trip in late spring and the summer to enjoy orchids, butterflies and even glow-worms is a must.
Cribb's Meadow | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Cribb's Meadow | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Cribb's Meadow is a small but intricate mosaic of diverse habitats, made up of grasslands, two ponds and a disused railway line, where scrub and mature trees are taking back the land. A walk here is quiet and peaceful, especially in the spring when birdsong fills the air. If you look closely in the spring, you might be lucky enough to see great crested newts dancing in the ponds.
Holwell Reserves | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Holwell Reserves | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Enjoy a walk at Holwell Reserves, disused quarries, with a mixture of grassland, woodland and exposed rock faces create a peaceful atmosphere throughout the year. A special place for bats, wildflowers, birds and mammals, Holwell Reserves is a hidden gem in the heart of Leicestershire.
Merry's Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Merry's Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Merry’s Meadows is one of the most diverse and flower-rich grasslands in Leicestershire and Rutland – a must visit for budding botanists, casual naturalists or anyone wanting to experience the sights, smells and sounds of a meadow in full bloom. With some rare and interesting flower species in the spring and summer, and fungi in the autumn, a few visits may be required!
Coombs Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Coombs Meadows | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Coombs Meadows (or Combs, Combes or Coombes, depending on provenance!) are a suite of grasslands overlooking the Vale of Belvoir. Take a stroll around this botanical haven this summer, and enjoy some of the best views in Leicestershire from the Belvoir Escarpment across Nottinghamshire.
Prior's Coppice | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Prior's Coppice | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
A woodland reserve teeming with wildlife and ancient atmosphere, Prior’s Coppice is a relic of the wildwood that once covered all of Leicestershire and Rutland. When you step beneath the trees, you can feel how old this remnant of woodland is. Some of the trees are several hundred years old and centuries of management have led to an ideal habitat for birds, beasts and butterflies (and botanists!).
Tilton Railway Cutting | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Tilton Railway Cutting | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Tilton Railway Cutting is a little slice of ancient history! A real-life Jurassic world (except with no dinosaurs), this reserve is managed as much for its geology as for it’s wildlife, 200 million years of history can be seen in the exposed rock layers.

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Sport in Garthorpe

Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.

Sport within 10 miles of Garthorpe.

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Melton Mowbray Golf Club
Melton Mowbray Golf Club

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Garthorpe Saxby Coston Wymondham Freeby Stapleford Stonesby Sproxton Edmondthorpe Wyfordby Buckminster Waltham on the Wolds Brentingby Sewstern Thorpe Arnold Eye Bescaby Chadwell Saltby Goadby Marwood Melton Mowbray Scalford Wycomb Burton Lazars Croxton Kerrial Branston Little Dalby Leesthorpe Eastwell Potter Hill Eaton Holwell Pickwell Cold Overton Asfordby Hill Great Dalby Upper End Nether End Harston Knipton Ab Kettleby The Valley Somerby Wartnaby Kirby Bellars Belvoir Stathern Knossington Long Clawson Saxelbye

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