Charnwood Lodge

Charnwood Lodge is a nature reserve in Leicestershire covering 134 hectares with moorland, grasslands, woods, and wetland areas. These different habitats together support a range of birds, bats, and butterflies that move through the reserve during the year.

The land was formerly a quarry site that has been transformed into a protected nature reserve. This conversion shows how damaged landscapes can be successfully restored into thriving habitats.

The reserve functions as an educational center where local schools participate in programs focused on biodiversity and environmental protection.

You can access the reserve through entry points on Warren Hills Road and Abbey Road. Morning visits often offer the best chance to see wildlife when animals are most active.

The reserve contains volcanic bomb rocks that date back about 600 million years to the Ediacaran period. These ancient stones tell the story of a distant geological past that persists in the modern landscape.

GPS coordinates: 52.73300,-1.31200

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41