Fishpool Spinney

Wood, Forest in Leicestershire Blaby

England

Fishpool Spinney

Tesla charging station at Fosse Park West Credit: Mat Fascione

Fishpool Spinney is a small woodland area located in Leicestershire, England. It is situated near the village of Desford, approximately 15 miles west of Leicester city center. Covering an area of around 5 acres, the Spinney is known for its rich biodiversity and tranquil atmosphere.

The woodland consists mainly of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. These trees provide a dense canopy, creating a shaded and cool environment even during hot summer months. The forest floor is covered with a thick carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the area's natural beauty.

Fishpool Spinney is home to a wide variety of wildlife. The trees provide nesting sites for many bird species, including songbirds, woodpeckers, and owls. Small mammals such as squirrels, rabbits, and foxes can also be found here. The woodland is also inhabited by numerous insects, including butterflies, beetles, and spiders.

The Spinney is a popular destination for nature lovers, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts. It offers several well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and enjoy its serene surroundings. The peaceful ambiance and picturesque scenery make it an ideal spot for picnics, photography, and nature walks.

Managed by the local council, Fishpool Spinney is regularly maintained to ensure its ecological balance and conservation. It serves as an important green space for the local community, providing a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

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Tesla charging station at Fosse Park West

Mat Fascione

Everards brewery and beer hall

Opened in June 2021.

Mat Fascione

Enderby Park and Ride

Enderby Park and Ride, serving motorists visiting Leicester from the south.

Philip Halling

Narrowboats at Blue Bank Lock No 37

The Leicester section branches off the main line at Braunston and it is 66 miles long with 59 locks (including two five chamber staircase locks at Foxton) and two tunnels. Near Leicester it continues into the River Soar, and briefly along the River Wreake. The navigation then proceeds along the river, with some canalised diversions, to Loughborough and the River Trent south of Long Eaton.

Mat Fascione

Enderby (St John the Baptist) Parish Church

An 'evangelical' Church of England Link

. The tower is 14th century, with the remainder rebuilt in the mid 19th century Link

Tim Heaton

Greenhouses, Hawgrip Plant Centre and Nursery, Enderby

Link

Tim Heaton

Buttercups on the Everards Meadows

Everards Meadows is a 70 acre public park with almost 2 miles of cycling and footpaths, mooring points on the Grand Union Canal and a new bridge over the River Soar. A brewery, beer hall, coffee house and cycling centre have also been built. The Everards Brewery is in the distance.

Mat Fascione

Soar Valley Way, Enderby

This is the Leicester western ring road.

David Howard

Santander's Leicester head office, Carlton Park, Enderby

"Banking giant Santander says it will reduce its office space at Leicester Carlton Park as part of a cost-cutting exercise that will see 111 branches shut across the UK." Link

Tim Heaton