Birstall Meadows

Birstall Meadows
Interactive map of Birstall Meadows
Type	Local Nature Reserve
Location	Birstall, Leicestershire
OS grid	SK 606 099
Area	15.6 hectares (39 acres)
Managed by	Leicester City Council

Birstall Meadows is a 15.6 hectares (39 acres) Local Nature Reserve east of Birstall in Leicestershire. It is part of Watermead Country Park, and is owned and managed by Leicester City Council. ^{[1] [2]}

These meadows on the bank of the River Soar are flower-rich damp grassland. They are grazed by horses and cattle, and they have large areas of open water which provide a winter feeding ground for waterfowl. ^[1]

There is access from a footpath on the east bank of the River Soar.

References

1. "Birstall". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
2. "Map of Birstall". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2017.

52°40′59″N1°06′18″W / 52.683°N 1.105°W / 52.683; -1.105