The National Forest Company has devised a new circular walk exploring some of the oldest parts of the National Forest in the Midlands.

The 15-mile Charnwood Peaks walk starts at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire and takes in four peaks: Old John Tower, Beacon Hill, Bardon Hill and Billa Barra.

The route can be downloaded at www.nationalforest.org

For further information telephone 01283 551211