Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Whetstone Gorse
In or near Countesthorpe.
Whetstone Gorse — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Kate Jewell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Narborough · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Whetstone Gorse 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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Place summary
Whetstone Gorse is located in the West Midlands. It is a notable area of gorse heathland, recognised for its unique flora and habitat. This site contributes to the region's biodiversity and offers an insight into local ecosystems.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5373, -1.1656
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Blaby
- Parish
- Whetstone
- Postcode
- LE8 6LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Narborough — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/248893786 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whetstone Gorse?
- Whetstone Gorse is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 6LX), in the parish of Whetstone.
- What is Whetstone Gorse?
- Whetstone Gorse — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whetstone Gorse?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE8 6LX.
- Is Whetstone Gorse free to visit?
- Yes, Whetstone Gorse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whetstone Gorse?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 6LX.