Knighton Spinney

Knighton Spinney is a 2.9-hectare (7.2-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Leicester. It is owned by Leicester City Council and managed by Environ for the council.[1][2]

Knighton Spinney
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationLeicester
OS gridSK 605 008
Area2.9 hectares (7.2 acres)
Managed byEnviron for Leicester City Council

This oak and ash plantation is part of Knighton Park. Flora include wood anemones, and there are birds such as nuthatches, treecreepers and great spotted woodpeckers.[1]

The site is closed to the public apart from on occasional open days.

References

  1. "Knighton Spinney". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  2. "Map of Knighton Spinney". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 17 December 2017.

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