Coleorton Wood

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Location

Pitt Lane, Coleorton, Leicestershire, LE67 8FS. Approximately 3 miles north-west of Coalville, 1 mile north off the A511 at Sinope, 0.5 mile south off A512 at Coleorton Moor.

Location Map

Description

A six-hectare mixed, young woodland planted during the early days of The National Forest. It is on the site of the former "Bug and Wink" colliery.

Small Tortoishell butterflies (Aglais urticae) can be seen at Coleorton Wood

Admission

Free

Opening Times

May-September	Daily 8.30am-7pm
October-April	Daily 8.30am-4pm

Activities

Picnic Area

Walks

Access

There are some uneven paths.

Common Blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) often visit Coleorton Wood

Facilities

Parking

Contact Details

Tel: 01530 278 444
Email: countryparks@leics.gov.uk
Emergency/Out-of-Hours Tel: 07850 276228

further information

Contact: The Ranger
Telephone: 01530 278444
E-mail: countryparks@leics.gov.uk

Last Updated:
13 September 2006