Birstall Meadows
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TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationBirstall, Leicestershire
Area15.6 hectares (39 acres)
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Birstall, Leicestershire |
| OS grid | SK 606 099 |
| Area | 15.6 hectares (39 acres) |
| Managed by | Leicester City Council |
Birstall Meadows is a 15.6 hectares (39 acres) Local Nature Reserve east of Birstall in Leicestershire. It is part of Watermead Country Park, and is owned and managed by Leicester City Council.[1][2]
These meadows on the bank of the River Soar are flower-rich damp grassland. They are grazed by horses and cattle, and they have large areas of open water which provide a winter feeding ground for waterfowl.[1]
There is access from a footpath on the east bank of the River Soar.
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