Narborough Bog
The wet woodland public access paths have been closed since 2017 due to the number of collapsing cracked willow trees. This area is non-intervention and the trees are left to fall in situ as Natural Flood Management.
The rest of the reserve footpaths are accessible to the public as per normal
Location
OS Map Reference
SP 547978 (Sheet 140)
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Always openBest time to visit
SummerAbout the reserve
Narborough Bog is a unique reserve for Leicestershire and Rutland; a diverse and interesting habitat teeming with nature just a few miles south of the city. Over 6,000 years old, it’s no wonder that this reserve is such a hotbed for wildlife in suburbia. Over 130 bird species have been recorded here, including kingfishers, tawny owls and all three species of woodpecker!
The diverse woodland is made up of a variety of tree species, crack-willow, alder, birch, pedunculate oak, ash and sycamore; the shrub layer includes hawthorn, elder, field maple, guelder-rose and dogwood. This, in turn, supports a huge diversity of birds – sparrowhawks are one of the star birds of prey here. Six species of tit have also been recorded. Bats have been seen, and you might spot wildflowers like red campion, skullcap and more unusual species. Out in the wet meadows, flora and fauna are both thriving, thanks to grazing. A good variety of butterflies occur, including common blue, meadow brown, large and small skippers, small heath and gatekeeper.
