The Orchards Nature Reserve

The Orchards
Interactive map of The Orchards
Type	Local Nature Reserve
Location	Leicester
OS grid	SK 566 063
Area	6.6 hectares (16 acres)
Managed by	Groundwork and volunteers

The Orchards is a 6.6 hectares (16 acres) Local Nature Reserve in Leicester. It is owned by Leicester City Council and managed by Groundwork and volunteers. ^{[1] [2]}

This site was formerly allotments. It has diverse habitats of damp and dry grassland, mature trees, scrub, and a pond which has many newts, frogs and toads. ^[1]

There is access from Groby Road.

References

1. "The Orchards". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 25 September 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
2. "Map of The Orchards". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2017.

52°39′04″N1°09′54″W / 52.651°N 1.165°W / 52.651; -1.165