Region guide
Leicestershire
Leicestershire ceremonial county covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.
Map of Leicestershire
Mountains, route lines, and ski areas are shown together so the area layout is clear before you open individual pages.
Mountains
Routes
Alpine skiing
Cross-country skiing
Airports
Adventures
These trips use this region as the main mountain and route base.
Leicestershire Three Peaks
A 1-day county Three Peaks challenge across Bardon Hill, Birch Hill, and Beacon Hill.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- One day
- Region
- Leicestershire
Mountains
Bardon Hill
Birch Hill
Birch Hill
Beacon Hill
Benscliffe Hill
Bawdon Castle
Whatborough Hill
Life Hill
Robin-a-Tiptoe Hill
Colborough Hill
Old John Tower
Cold Overton Hill
Burrough Hill
Launde Hill
Ives Head
Round Hill
Bassett's Hill
Waltham on the Wolds Hill
Mowsley Hills
Broughton Hill
Moor Hill
Buckminster Hill
Gartree Hill
Langton Caudle
South Hill
Slawston Hill
Croft Hill
Wellsborough Hill
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Leicestershire Three Peaks Route
Leicestershire Three Peaks links Bardon Hill, Birch Hill, and Beacon Hill in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.
- Distance13.5 km
- DaysOne day
- High point278M
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Route access point
Leicestershire Three Peaks Finish
Reference finish access point used for the Leicestershire Three Peaks route on the approach to Beacon Hill. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.
Route access point
Leicestershire Three Peaks Start
Reference start access point used for the Leicestershire Three Peaks route on the approach to Bardon Hill. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.