Kirby Frith Nature Reserve
Local Nature Reserve in Leicester, United Kingdom
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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.
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References
- ^ a b "Kirby Frith". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 11 September 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Map of Kirby Frith". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
52°38′10″N 1°12′14″W / 52.636°N 1.204°W / 52.636; -1.204
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