Ratby Meadow
Selected Wild Place / Other Wild Places / Public Rights of Way / VC55 boundary
This site is rather hidden away. Park on the slip road between Police HQ and Palmers Nurseries. Head down Ratby Meadow Lane to the right of Police HQ and follow the road as it turns left and becomes a track. As you come out into a field head across diagonally to your right to an opening in the hedge. This gateway crosses a ditch, turn immediately left and follow the muddy track between the hedgerows until it ends at the entrance to Ratby Meadow.
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Although called Ratby Meadow this site is actually located in the parish of Enderby. It is open access land consisting of a large grazing/hay field next to the River Soar and is prone to some flooding in winter.
The hedgerows, meadow and riverside habitats support a diverse range of flora and fauna.
Plants include Common Sorrel, Knapweed, Great Burnet, Meadowsweet and Lesser Spearwort. At least 11 species of butterfly have been seen on the site.
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