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North West Leicestershire

New Lount Nature Reserve

North West Leicestershire

New Lount Nature Reserve

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New Lount Nature Reserve

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Location: North West Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Grace Mulligan

November 6, 2024

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This beautiful nature reserve blends woodland and lakes and sits on the site of the former New Lount Colliery which closed in 1968. It's a community-managed space maintained by the Coleorton and New Lount Volunteer Group and features well-maintained trails, bird-watching and picnic areas.

Richard

April 3, 2025

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Former old mining ,great walks

Walk The Walk 🌳

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Formerly a colliery site, it features diverse woodland, grassland, and wetland ponds, making it a popular, dog-friendly destination for relaxing walks, historical exploration, and birdwatching.

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New Lount Nature Reserve – Wellie-Deli Café loop from North West Leicestershire

5.91km

01:33

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wind Turbine at Flagstaff – New Lount Nature Reserve loop from Coleorton

9.06km

02:24

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of the Pond – New Lount Nature Reserve loop from North West Leicestershire

4.51km

01:11

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 130 m

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Thursday 25 June

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Location: North West Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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New Lount Nature Reserve

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New Lount Nature Reserve – Wellie-Deli Café loop from North West Leicestershire

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Wind Turbine at Flagstaff – New Lount Nature Reserve loop from Coleorton

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View of the Pond – New Lount Nature Reserve loop from North West Leicestershire

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