Details

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    Location

    Moira, Leicestershire, DE12 6BD

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    OS Grid Ref

    SK305158

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    Path Type

    Surfaced paths

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    Accessibility

    Surfaced paths suitable for all users

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    Site Owner

    Leicestershire County Council

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Summary

Bordering on the Conkers visitor attraction in the National Forest, Moira Junction is a 3.5-hectare local nature reserve, managed by Leicestershire County Council. The site is part of the former Overseal railway sidings, which closed in the World Cup-winning year of 1966, and has now seen its railway cuttings and embankments regenerated naturally. The site has two lakes, birch woodland and heath grassland. It is accessible via Conkers and the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail.

Facilities

  • Conkers – refreshments and toilets
  • Information centre
  • Youth hostel and campsite

Advance visit information

  • Car parking at Conkers

Discover more

To enhance your visit to the National Forest why not take a look at the unique array of attractions on offer. 

Explore a trail

Why not explore the Forest on one of our circular trails? Each showcasing the variety of landscapes across the National Forest.