Glen Parva Nature Reserve Explained

Glen Parva (Glen Hills)
Type:Local Nature Reserve
Grid Ref Uk:SP 561 992
Location:Glen Parva, Leicestershire
Area:11.9ha
Manager:Blaby District Council, Leicestershire County Council and Glen Parva Parish Council

Glen Parva or Glen Hills is an 11.9ha Local Nature Reserve in Glen Parva on the south-western outskirts of Leicester. It is owned and managed by Blaby District Council, Leicestershire County Council and Glen Parva Parish Council[1] [2]

An arm of the Grand Union Canal runs along the western side of this site, which also has a pond, wet and neutral grassland, woodland, scrub and hedges.[1]

There is access from neighbouring roads including Parsons Drive.

References

52.588°N -1.173°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Glen Parva (Glen Hills) . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 11 September 2013 . 24 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Glen Parva. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 24 November 2017.