Swithland
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Swithland is a village in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England.
It is located in the old Charnwood Forest, between Cropston and Woodhouse / Woodhouse Eaves. Although only a small village, there is a village hall, a church, and a pub (The Griffin Inn - [1]). Swithland Reservoir is one of Leicestershire's best kept secrets. Reached by a narrow lane from Mountsorrel, there are beautiful views and ample birdwatching opportunities - as well as good walking in the nearby area.
Swithland Wood is better known. Near to Bradgate Park, this large area of woodland around a former slate quarry is a popular walking, riding, and picnicking spot.
Swithland Spring Water, sell locally bottled spring water which is collected from the surrounding hills.
Swithland was also the name of a local car retailer - Swithland Motors - which was founded in 1975 by local businessman John Hayes. It went out of business in November 1993 with debts of £15million and a court case three-and-half years later saw John Hayes sentenced to three years in prison for fraud relating to a financial scandal at the company.
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