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FOOD & DRINK
New Lount Nature Reserve
Details
Location
Rempstone Road, Coleorton, Leicestershire LE67 8HR
OS Grid Ref
SK401185
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Path Type
Grassy and surfaced paths
Accessibility
Accessible routes available
Site Owner
Coleorton & New Lount Volunteers
Website
Summary
The nature reserve is on the site of New Lount Colliery, the shortest-lived colliery in the area, which operated from 1924 to 1968. The reserve offers relaxing walks and extensive views. It includes woodland, grassland and ponds with a wide variety of wildlife.
The 19.5-hectare site, now run by Leicestershire County Council, features three wetland pools, marshland, grassland and waterside plants. Grassland which naturally colonised the site when mining ceased has been left as open ground and is a haven for grass snakes and bee orchids. Bats hunt over both water areas and the open grassland. The old tarmac areas of the sidings remain intact as a reminder of the site’s industrial past.
Facilities
- Disabled access
- Dogs on leads
- New Lount Heritage Trail
- Picnic area
Advance visit information
- Free car parking
- Open daily 9am-4pm
- Local bus services
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