Swithland Wood, Protected woodland and scientific interest site in Leicestershire, England
Swithland Wood extends across 87 hectares of natural terrain, featuring oak-lime forests, alder woodlands, and two former slate quarries now filled with water.
The woodland management through coppicing dates back to 1512, when the area belonged to the Grey family's Bradgate Estate until its sale in 1921.
The Leicester Rotary Club established an annual Bluebell Service in 1927, gathering people each spring to observe the natural display of flowers.
Visitors can access the site through pay and display parking areas on Roecliffe Road and Swithland Road, with marked paths for walking and cycling.
The Great Pit quarry reaches depths of 55 meters, with a bottle-shaped formation that widens at the bottom where water temperature drops below 4 degrees Celsius.
GPS coordinates: 52.70600,-1.20300
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:52
Bradgate Park
2 km
Old John
1.8 km
Bradgate House
2.2 km
Cropston Reservoir
1.5 km
Swithland Hall
2 km
Swithland Viaduct
2.3 km
Roecliffe Manor Lawns
863 m
Benscliffe Wood
2.7 km
Mountsorrel Cross
1.7 km
Church of St Leonard
1.6 km
Church of St Mary In The Elms
2.8 km
Church of All Saints
3.1 km
Church of All Saints
3.1 km
Church of St Paul
1.9 km
Pest Cottage
2.6 km
Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works
3.1 km
Swithland Cross War Memorial
1.3 km
Woodhouse Eaves War Memorial
1.9 km
Coffin Bridge
2.7 km
Vine Cottage
3.1 km
Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial
2 km
Police Box, Newtown Linford
3.1 km
Latimer's House
3.1 km
Tiltyard
2.2 km
Former Parish Boundary Stones At Longdale Cottage
917 m
6 Former Filter Beds, Water Tank With Gazebo, And Steps At Swithland Reservoir Water Works
3 km
Entrance Gates, Piers And Walling At Swithland Reservoir Water Works
2.8 km
Swithland Reservoir
2.7 kmReviews
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