Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve
In or near Swannington.
Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve 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
- Shackerstone · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Shackerstone, located 6.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE67 2AN, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.7049°, -1.3939°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kelham Bridge is a 8.1 hectares (20 acres) nature reserve north of Ibstock in Leicestershire. It is owned and managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. The conversion of this former sewage disposal site to a nature reserve was completed in 2002. The River Sence has been diverted to create meanders, extending flooded areas and reedbeds; 101 bird, 19 butterfly and 16 dragonfly species have been recorded. There is access from the A447 road.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7049, -1.3939
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Hugglescote and Donington le Heath
- Postcode
- LE67 2AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: w350917319 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Kelham Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1571161.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve?
- Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE67 2AN), in the parish of Hugglescote and Donington le Heath.
- What is Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve?
- Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE67 2AN.
- Who owns Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve?
- Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve is owned by Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.
- Is Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE67 2AN.