Yes toilets are open when you visit, but they aren't as clean as I would expect. Sorry for being late with your answer.

There are certain areas set aside for bbqs (one near the top car park and one near the bottom car park). As long as one of these areas has a bbq stand available (ie not already in use by someone else) then you can use these areas.

Hi Ibsylhet5 They are open 7 days a week from 7am to dusk, no overnight parking. regards, john

There is a shorter, gentler path around the back which would be ok

It is a good way but you can make it as long or as short as you want you can stay on the flat or walk up to old John whatever your mood

Yes there’s a dedicated area with brick built stands for BBQ

There are two car parks (upper and lower) both have toilets. Unsure about pubs, sorry.

Beacon Hill is about 3 miles out of Loughborough. It's a wholly natural feature, so there's plenty of room for children to run around; there's nothing put there for children to play with or on

No - unfortunately you can't - the rangers are pretty tough on this - if you are in a camper van you could try the caravan park at Barrow on Soar - that is about the nearest one I know. Good luck Clive