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Glen Parva Nature Reserve

Coordinates: 52°35′17″N 1°10′23″W / 52.588°N 1.173°W / 52.588; -1.173
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Glen Parva (Glen Hills)
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TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationGlen Parva, Leicestershire
OS gridSP 561 992
Area11.9 hectares (29 acres)
Managed byBlaby District Council, Leicestershire County Council and Glen Parva Parish Council

Glen Parva or Glen Hills is an 11.9 hectares (29 acres) Local Nature Reserve in Glen Parva on the south-western outskirts of Leicester. It is owned and managed by Blaby District Council, Leicestershire County Council and Glen Parva Parish Council[1][2]

An arm of the Grand Union Canal runs along the western side of this site, which also has a pond, wet and neutral grassland, woodland, scrub and hedges.[1]

There is access from neighbouring roads including Parsons Drive.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Glen Parva (Glen Hills)". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 11 September 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Glen Parva". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 24 November 2017.

52°35′17″N 1°10′23″W / 52.588°N 1.173°W / 52.588; -1.173