Messingham Sand Quarry
A series of lagoons created by the extraction of sand.
A series of lagoons created by the extraction of sand.
Weekly volunteer groups take place at Messingham Sand Quarry or Scotton Common nature reserves, usually every Monday.
Discover the flora and fauna of this wonderful wetland reserve.
Discover the flora and fauna of this wonderful wetland reserve.
A disused quarry which supports varied chalk grassland species including orchids.
An abandoned limestone quarry with wonderful wildflowers
An old sandstone quarry, last worked in 1955
A former quarry, this chalk grassland reserve is rich in wild flowers.
An important example of how wildlife can recolonise limestone quarry workings
A disused limestone quarry with a varied habitat bursting with butterflies and wild flowers.
This tiny quarry reserve is one of the best spots in Leicestershire to enjoy wildflowers and the diversity of wildlife that they attract, so a trip in late spring and the summer to enjoy orchids,…
A former quarry site, featuring woodland, scrub and grassland, with both geological and historical interest.