Kirby Frith Nature Reserve

Kirby Frith
Type Local Nature Reserve
Location Leicester
Area 2.1 hectares (5.2 acres)
Managed by Leicester City Council

Kirby Frith is a 2.1-hectare (5.2-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the western outskirts of Leicester. It is owned and managed by Leicester City Council.[1][2]

This site is described by Natural England as the richest wildflower grassland in the county, with species such as devil's-bit scabious, betony and yellow rattle. Butterflies include speckled woods and meadow browns.[1]

There is access from Cherry Hills Road.

References

  1. 1 2 "Kirby Frith". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 11 September 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Kirby Frith". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.

Coordinates: 52°38′10″N 1°12′14″W / 52.636°N 1.204°W / 52.636; -1.204

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