Hicks Lodge
Hicks Lodge, Willesley Woodside, Moira
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About Hicks Lodge
This National Forest cycling hub near Ashby-de-la-Zouch offers traffic-free trails for every skill level, plus refreshments and excellent facilities including wheelchair access and baby changing.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Love this place. Take our bikes and go for a pedal! Car parking is fairly expensive (£6.50 for 2 hours) but the cost is obviously put to good use. Great ice cream in the cafe...
· via Google
We really enjoy visiting this place - we live nearby in Swadlincote and the walks, café and facilities are always well kept. However, the prices do feel increasingly difficult to justify. Parking is nearly £7 for just 2 hours, and our quick stop at the café came to almost £20 for 2 drinks, 2 cakes and 2 dog ice creams. The café spend was our choice, so I don’t mind that as much, but the parking charges feel excessive. Even if the money supports the forest, the current prices risk making the site accessible mainly to those who can comfortably afford it, which is a real shame. We’d visit more often if parking were more reasonably priced, and I hope this is something that will be reviewed.
· via Google
A very nice place to walk and cycle, brilliant for kids, easy access to conkers via cycle route. Cross the road to longer routes through the woods. Cafe on site. Paid parking
· via Google
Been meaning to visit here for a while and it did not disappoint. Lovely place, gravel paths around lake and through the woods. Nice and clean with no litter. Staff I spoke to were friendly and helpful. Had a great afternoon with my dogs and will definitely visit again
· via Google
People say this forestry center offers great cycling and walking trails suitable for all abilities, along with a well-maintained play area for children. They also highlight the excellent cafe, which serves good quality food, drinks, and ice cream, and has friendly staff. Visitors appreciate the clean toilets and the availability of bike hire.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Willesley Woodside, Moira Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Swadlincote, LE65 2UP Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,991 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch