Birstall Meadows
Birstall Meadows is a 15.6 hectares (39 acres) Local Nature Reserve east of Birstall in Leicestershire. It is part of Watermead Country Park, and is owned and managed by Leicester City Council.[1][2]
Birstall Meadows | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Type | Local Nature Reserve |
Location | Birstall, Leicestershire |
OS grid | SK 606 099 |
Area | 15.6 hectares (39 acres) |
Managed by | Leicester City Council |
These meadows on the bank of the River Soar are flower-rich damp grassland. They are grazed by horses and cattle, and they have large areas of open water which provide a winter feeding ground for waterfowl.[1]
There is access from a footpath on the east bank of the River Soar.
![](../I/Commons-logo.svg.png.webp)
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Birstall Meadows.
References
- "Birstall". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- "Map of Birstall". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.