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Moira Junction Nature Reserve
Details
Location
Moira, Leicestershire, DE12 6BD
OS Grid Ref
SK305158
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Path Type
Surfaced paths
Accessibility
Surfaced paths suitable for all users
Site Owner
Leicestershire County Council
Website
Summary
Bordering on the Conkers visitor attraction in the National Forest, Moira Junction is a 3.5-hectare local nature reserve, managed by Leicestershire County Council. The site is part of the former Overseal railway sidings, which closed in the World Cup-winning year of 1966, and has now seen its railway cuttings and embankments regenerated naturally. The site has two lakes, birch woodland and heath grassland. It is accessible via Conkers and the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail.
Facilities
- Conkers – refreshments and toilets
- Information centre
- Youth hostel and campsite
Advance visit information
- Car parking at Conkers
Why not explore the Forest on one of our circular trails? Each showcasing the variety of landscapes across the National Forest.
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