Wykin Spinney

Wood, Forest in Leicestershire Hinckley and Bosworth

England

Wykin Spinney

Langdale Recreation Ground - cricket pitch It is not in bad condition for a pitch in a public park. Langdale Recreation Ground is managed by Hinckley &amp; Bosworth Borough Council. — Langdale Recreation Ground - cricket pitch Credit: Stephen McKay

Wykin Spinney is a small woodland located in Leicestershire, England. Situated near the village of Wykin, it covers an area of approximately 50 acres. The spinney is part of a larger rural landscape and is surrounded by farmland and open fields.

The woodland is home to a variety of native tree species, including oak, ash, birch, and beech. The dense canopy of the trees creates a shady and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular spot for nature lovers and walkers. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, providing a habitat for a diverse range of plants and small animals.

Wykin Spinney is also known for its rich birdlife, attracting birdwatchers throughout the year. Common species that can be spotted in the spinney include great tits, blue tits, blackbirds, and robins. There have also been occasional sightings of rarer birds such as woodpeckers and owls.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths lead through the heart of the spinney, offering glimpses of its natural beauty and providing opportunities for peaceful walks and picnics.

Overall, Wykin Spinney is a charming woodlands in Leicestershire, offering a peaceful escape from urban life and providing a haven for a wide variety of flora and fauna.

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Wykin Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.554113/-1.4128595 or Grid Reference SP3995. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Langdale Recreation Ground - cricket pitch

It is not in bad condition for a pitch in a public park. Langdale Recreation Ground is managed by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.

Stephen McKay

Wykin Road in Wykin

Mat Fascione

Hinckley from the air

Viewed from a Prague bound flight from East Midlands. See also SP4192 : Hinckley from the air.

Thomas Nugent

The Milestone at Hinckley

Ian S

The Milestone at Hinckley

Ian S

The Marina at Hinckley

Ian S

Ashby Canal: Reach in Hinckley

Up until the latter part of the 20th Century the canal ran through open fields through here. The later urban sprawl of Hinckley, with a residential area to the right and an industrial area to the left, are however shielded from the canal by trees. The only evidence of industry is the Triumph motor cycle factory visible above SP4093 : Ashby Canal: Bridge Number 17A in the distance.

Nigel Cox

Ashby Canal: Bridge Number 17A

Bridge Number 17A is Dodwell's Road Bridge and takes the A47 Hinckley northern bypass over the canal.

Nigel Cox

Ashby Canal: Reach in Hinckley & the Triumph factory

Up until the latter part of the 20th Century the canal ran through open fields through here. The later residential and industrial urban sprawl of Hinckley is for the most part shielded from the canal by trees. An exception here is the new Triumph motorcycle factory.

Nigel Cox

Ashby Canal: Site of Bridge Number 18

This narrowing of the canal is where Bridge Number 18 used to carry a byway from Watling Street to Wykin over it. The bridge was unfortunately demolished just before the canal became a statutory conservation area. Confusingly various editions and scales of the Ordnance Survey mapping, including the version of the 1:50,000 scale mapping currently available to the Geograph site, still show the bridge as extant with rights of way leading up to the non-existent crossing. A short diversion of a couple of a hundred metres northwards to Bridge Number 19 is necessary (unless you are carrying a boat or want to swim across...).

Nigel Cox

Ashby Canal: Reach in Hinckley

The canal just cuts across the south-western corner of this grid square. SP4093 : Ashby Canal: Site of Bridge Number 18 is just around the corner to the left.

Nigel Cox