Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Great Merrible Wood
In or near Lyddington.
Great Merrible Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corby · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Merrible Wood is woodland in Leicestershire, the West Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Corby, about 9.5 km away. Postcode area LE16.
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Official information
Great Merrible Wood is a diverse woodland reserve located adjacent to Eye Brook Reservoir. Visitors can explore the rich variety of wildlife, including badgers, deer, and numerous bird species, as well as enjoy the seasonal beauty of wildflowers like bluebells.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eye Brook Valley Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Merrible Wood is a forest located in the West Midlands, within Leicestershire's parish of Great Easton. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as part of the Eye Brook Valley Woods SSSI, highlighting its ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5589, -0.7679
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Great Easton
- Postcode
- LE16 8DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Phone
- 0116 262 9968
- Nearest railway station
- Corby — 9.5 km
- Opening
- Always open
- Official site
- www.lrwt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w165474422 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Merrible Wood?
- Great Merrible Wood is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 8DG), in the parish of Great Easton.
- What is Great Merrible Wood?
- Great Merrible Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Merrible Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Corby, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 8DG.
- Is Great Merrible Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Great Merrible Wood is part of the Eye Brook Valley Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Great Merrible Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Great Merrible Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Merrible Wood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 8DG. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.