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Park / Green space Circular

Albert Village Lake and Conkers Blue Circuit through the National Forest

Leicestershire

Distance
4.5 mi
Est. time
2h 15m
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

Start at Albert Village Lake car park on Occupation Road, open during daylight hours. This follows the promoted Conkers Blue Circuit through the young woodland west of the lake, the Diana, Princess of Wales memorial woodland and the public trails outside Conkers. Follow the circuit markers north through the woodland, cross Occupation Road with care, then take the eastern lakeside path. The route continues south on the former railway corridor, crosses its purpose-built bridge and passes the outside of Conkers Discovery before returning on the western trail through Swainspark Wood. The final woodland link brings you back to the lake car park.

Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes for the full circuit. Paths are mainly surfaced or gravelled, with some dirt sections and gentle slopes. Shared trails carry cyclists and, in places, horses. Look both ways at road crossings and keep dogs under close control near wildlife. Benches around Albert Village Lake offer views over a former claypit now used by waterbirds. Stay on the public circuit rather than entering the ticketed Conkers attraction. Facilities at Conkers depend on its opening hours; bring water. The lake is not for swimming or water sports.

Route information: Visit South Derbyshire Conkers Circuit leaflet and National Forest Albert Village Lake visitor information, checked October 2026. Observe local signs and any temporary restrictions.

Walk details

Walk type
Circular
Category
Park / Green space
Distance
4.5 mi (7.2 km)
Est. time
2h 15m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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