The County of Leicestershire is a county of enormous diversity. Beautiful rolling fields, rocky crags, winding waterways, ancient woodland, historic country towns and picturesque villages provide the ultimate rural retreat. The eastern and southern parts of the County are every bit as attractive as the Cotswolds, but without the tourist pressure. In the north, the ancient Charnwood Forest creates an upland character reminiscent of the Peak District with drystone walls, heathland landscapes and biodiversity of great interest and importance. In the west, attractive Market Towns such as Market Bosworth also give good access to sites such as Bosworth Battlefield and Twycross Zoo. The major portion of the National Forest (equivalent to an area of 256 sq. km.) is located in north-western Leicestershire, representing a major developing leisure and recreational resource.