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West Leake

Civil Parish in Nottinghamshire Rushcliffe

England

West Leake

Main Street - West Leake
Main Street - West Leake Credit: Dave Thompson

West Leake is a small civil parish located in the Rushcliffe district of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles southwest of Nottingham city center. The parish covers an area of around 1.5 square miles and is bordered by the villages of East Leake, Stanford on Soar, and Kegworth.

The settlement of West Leake is predominantly rural, with a population of around 200 residents. The area is characterized by its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and agricultural land. The landscape is dotted with a mix of traditional cottages and modern houses, creating a charming blend of old and new.

West Leake is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities via road networks, including the A6 and A453, providing easy access to Nottingham, Loughborough, and Leicester. The parish is also served by regular bus services, offering convenient transportation options for residents.

Although West Leake is primarily a residential area, it has a strong sense of community spirit. The parish has a local primary school, which is highly regarded for its academic achievements and extracurricular activities. Additionally, the nearby villages provide further amenities, such as shops, pubs, and recreational facilities.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits, with numerous walking and cycling routes available. The nearby River Soar and Stanford Reservoir also provide opportunities for fishing and water sports.

Overall, West Leake offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for residents, with its rural charm, convenient transport links, and access to nearby amenities making it an attractive place to live.

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West Leake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.840205/-1.213705 or Grid Reference SK5327. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Main Street - West Leake
Main Street - West Leake
New Kingston New Kingston is a cluster of semi-detached houses on West Leake Lane.
New Kingston
New Kingston is a cluster of semi-detached houses on West Leake Lane.
West Leake Lane A rural road that twists and turns its way to the villages of East and West Leake.
West Leake Lane
A rural road that twists and turns its way to the villages of East and West Leake.
West Leake Lane The lane is a fairly quiet route to the villages of East and West Leake.
West Leake Lane
The lane is a fairly quiet route to the villages of East and West Leake.
A stubble field Another harvested and partly prepared field awaiting a new crop.
A stubble field
Another harvested and partly prepared field awaiting a new crop.
West Leake Looking past the entrance to Village Farm Close.
West Leake
Looking past the entrance to Village Farm Close.
The edge of West Leake West Leake appears to be a fairly quiet place on my trip through.
The edge of West Leake
West Leake appears to be a fairly quiet place on my trip through.
East Leake This is the edge of East Leake, which is a much larger village than West Leake.
East Leake
This is the edge of East Leake, which is a much larger village than West Leake.
Landcroft Lane Landcroft Lane appears as though it could be a route into the site of Sutton Bonnington Campus of Nottingham University. It is the agricultural research site of the university.
Landcroft Lane
Landcroft Lane appears as though it could be a route into the site of Sutton Bonnington Campus of Nottingham University. It is the agricultural research site of the university.
California Farm This is the entrance to California Farm which is off Trowell Lane.
California Farm
This is the entrance to California Farm which is off Trowell Lane.
Station Road, East Leake Ahead is the bridge carrying the old Great Central Railway over Station Road. This was the site of East Leake station which closed in 1969.
Station Road, East Leake
Ahead is the bridge carrying the old Great Central Railway over Station Road. This was the site of East Leake station which closed in 1969.
East Leake Station - bricked up entrance A feature of the Great Central Railway's London extension was the use of island platforms at most of its stations. These were accessed from a road bridge - in most cases where the road crossed over the railway, but sometimes, as here at East Leake, where the road passed underneath. The larger stations had a booking office at road level but elsewhere steps gave access to a booking office on the platform. East Leake station closed in 1969 and the entrance has since been bricked up. Proposals to reopen it as a heritage station have been opposed locally, a principal reason being the difficulties of access directly off a busy road.
East Leake Station - bricked up entrance
A feature of the Great Central Railway's London extension was the use of island platforms at most of its stations. These were accessed from a road bridge - in most cases where the road crossed over the railway, but sometimes, as here at East Leake, where the road passed underneath. The larger stations had a booking office at road level but elsewhere steps gave access to a booking office on the platform. East Leake station closed in 1969 and the entrance has since been bricked up. Proposals to reopen it as a heritage station have been opposed locally, a principal reason being the difficulties of access directly off a busy road.
Station Road, East Leake West Leake Road becomes Station Road just before the railway bridge where Birch Lea leads off to the left. The entrance to the station, which closed in 1969, was under the bridge but is now bricked off. The railway above survived, and is still in situ, to give access for freight trains to the British Gypsum works at Hotchley Hill. It will become part of a heritage line running south from Ruddington and connecting with the Great Central Railway at Loughborough.
Station Road, East Leake
West Leake Road becomes Station Road just before the railway bridge where Birch Lea leads off to the left. The entrance to the station, which closed in 1969, was under the bridge but is now bricked off. The railway above survived, and is still in situ, to give access for freight trains to the British Gypsum works at Hotchley Hill. It will become part of a heritage line running south from Ruddington and connecting with the Great Central Railway at Loughborough.
SE end of Stocking Lane A closeup of the signpost is at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7187736">SK5527 : Notts CC finger signpost at Gotham Road / Stocking Lane junction</a>
SE end of Stocking Lane
A closeup of the signpost is at SK5527 : Notts CC finger signpost at Gotham Road / Stocking Lane junction
Entrance to Rushcliffe Golf Club from Stocking Lane
Entrance to Rushcliffe Golf Club from Stocking Lane
Gateway to grounds of Rushcliffe Lodge Nursing Home from Stocking Lane
Gateway to grounds of Rushcliffe Lodge Nursing Home from Stocking Lane
Bridleway to West Leake
Bridleway to West Leake
Works Access Road Driveway leading to Hardstaff, Hartshorne Group and Readypower. These companies deal with heavy machinery for both road and rail operations.
Works Access Road
Driveway leading to Hardstaff, Hartshorne Group and Readypower. These companies deal with heavy machinery for both road and rail operations.
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West Leake is located at Grid Ref: SK5327 (Lat: 52.840205, Lng: -1.213705)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Rushcliffe

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

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