Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Highway Spinney
In or near Groby.
Highway Spinney — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Dave Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Highway Spinney is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Highway Spinney is a semi-natural broadleaved woodland located on the edge of Leicester. It features a variety of mature trees and supports diverse wildlife, including birds, insects, and fungi. The site is maintained by local conservation efforts and offers events like bird watching and fungi foraging.
Place summary
Highway Spinney is a designated local nature reserve located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its diverse habitats and wildlife, providing a vital green space for local flora and fauna. The site is managed to promote biodiversity and environmental education.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6265, -1.1975
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE3 1HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester West
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 5 km
- Official site
- www.naturespot.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/199171159 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highway Spinney?
- Highway Spinney is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE3 1HW), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Highway Spinney?
- Highway Spinney — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Highway Spinney?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE3 1HW.
- Is Highway Spinney free to visit?
- Yes, Highway Spinney is free to enter.
- How do I get to Highway Spinney?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE3 1HW.