Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Lucas Marsh
In or near Little Stretton.
Lucas Marsh 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
- South Wigston · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lucas Marsh in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is South Wigston, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is LE2 5PE, and entry to the forest is free.
About
Lucas Marsh is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.5922°, -1.0847°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lucas Marsh is a 1.5 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Oadby in Leicestershire. It is part of Brock's Hill Country Park, and is owned by Oadby and Wigston Borough Council and managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. The marsh is dominated by greater willowherb and common reed, while there are also areas of rough grassland, a hedge, trees and scrub. Butterflies include small tortoiseshell, speckled wood, peacock and orange tip. There is access by a footpath from Washbrook Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5922, -1.0847
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Oadby and Wigston
- Parish
- Oadby and Wigston, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE2 5PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: w73813781 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Lucas Marsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lucas Marsh 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lucas Marsh?
- Lucas Marsh is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE2 5PE), in the parish of Oadby and Wigston, unparished area.
- What is Lucas Marsh?
- Lucas Marsh is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lucas Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE2 5PE.
- Who owns Lucas Marsh?
- Lucas Marsh is owned by Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.
- Is Lucas Marsh free to visit?
- Yes, Lucas Marsh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lucas Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE2 5PE.