Croft Hill
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Leicestershire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SP 509 966[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 2.0 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1994[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Croft Hill is a two hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Croft in Leicestershire.[1][2]
This site has short, tussocky grass in an open habitat, a nationally rare vegetation type. The granitic soil is thin and short of nutrients. The nationally scarce upright chickweed is abundant in some areas.[3]
There is access to the site from Croft Hill Road, between the villages of Huncote and Croft.
The area consists of a small hill connected to a larger hill, both of which can be reached by foot. Adjacent to these hills is a nature reserve with enclosed lake, where visitors can stand on a wooden deck over the water.
Popular with dog walkers and ramblers, a walk to the top of the main hill is a workout for the knees. There is a bench halfway up the smaller hill for sanctuary during the ascent up the steps.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Croft Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- ^ "Map of Croft Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- ^ "Croft Hill citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
