Croft Hill

Croft Hill
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Leicestershire
Grid reference SP 509 966 [1]
Interest Biological
Area 2.0 hectares[1]
Notification 1994[1]
Location map Magic Map

Croft Hill is a two hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Croft in Leicestershire.[1][2]

This site has short, tussocky grass in an open habitat, a nationally rare vegetation type. The granitic soil is thin and short of nutrients. The nationally scarce upright chickweed is abundant in some areas.[3]

There is access to the site from Croft Hill Road, between the villages of Huncote and Croft.

The area consists of a small hill connected to a larger hill, both of which can be reached by foot. Adjacent to these hills is a nature reserve with enclosed lake, where visitors can stand on a wooden deck over the water.

Popular with dog walkers and ramblers, a walk to the top of the main hill is a workout for the knees. There is a bench halfway up the smaller hill for sanctuary during the ascent up the steps.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Croft Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Croft Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "Croft Hill citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 November 2017.

Coordinates: 52°33′50″N 1°15′00″W / 52.564°N 1.25°W / 52.564; -1.25

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