Donington le Heath Woodlands
Selected Wild Place / Other Wild Places / Public Rights of Way / VC55 boundary
Parking is available in the Donington le Heath Manor House car park when the site is open.
Bus numbers 15, 159 and 26 connect the site to Coalville, with a stop close to the Manor House.
Public open space
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Created by Leicestershire County Council to provide a wildlife habitat and a greater area for visitors and local people to enjoy. The woodlands cover some 2.5 hectares. Over 6000 trees were planted including a variety of native trees and shrubs. The area is also criss-crossed with public footpaths. The project was funded by The National Forest Company.
The site comprises a young deciduous woodland, an attractive area of wildflower meadows, 2 ponds, bramble scrub and an interesting damp area near to the River Sence. There is also a regular butterfly transect around the site.
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