Coombs Meadows

Selected Wild Place / Other Wild Places / Public Rights of Way / VC55 boundary

Getting There

The reserve is located north of Melton in the Belvoir escarpment. The nearest post code is LE14 4HQ. Parking is on Mill Hill adjacent to the entrance.

Status

Nature reserve (Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust)

Managed By
Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
Further Information

LRWT Coombs Meadows page

Wild places

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Description

Traditional meadows across several fields, bounded by tall hedges. Parts of the reserve are wet which brings a greater diversity of plants.

Wildlife Highlights

In the spring look out for Common Spotted Orchid and Meadow Saxifrage. Other plants include Giant Horsetail, Pignut and Whorl-grass.

 

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