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The Islands

2 ha

📷 Richard Williams · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

52.56306, -1.05860

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Rook
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Rook, Wren +60 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Rook, Wren +60 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Sycamore Tarspot, Candlesnuff Fungus, Weeping Widow +8 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Sycamore Tarspot, Candlesnuff Fungus, Weeping Widow +8 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Speckled Wood, Straw Dot +210 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Small White, Speckled Wood, Straw Dot +210 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Blackthorn, Sweet Violet, Lesser Celandine +65 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Blackthorn, Sweet Violet, Lesser Celandine +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Leicester 'Route 4'Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8 m
Named routeRef 6Length 8 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route860 m
Named routeRef 6Length 860 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The River Sence.

📷 Richard Williams · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The River Sence.

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉THE BOROUGH OF OADBY AND WIGSTON (BROCKS HILL COUNTRY PARK)Nature reserve3.5 km→🌱Brocks HillUrban park3.6 km→🏞️BROCKS HILLCountry park3.7 km→🌱Fordview Play ParkUrban park2.3 km→🦉LUCAS MARSHNature reserve3.6 km→🌱Brocks Hill Country Park and Environment CentreUrban park3.6 km→

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