The Great Central Railway Getting to the Reserves Opened in 1899 as a main route between Public Transport Welcome to and , it was the most advanced railway at that time. With the tracks now gone and cuttings The site is well served by buses from . filled in, it has been transformed into a footpath From Charles Street, Leicester, Arriva Bus 84, Glen Parva and national cycleway. It provides a safe commute 85 all go to Leicester Road, Glen Parva to and from Leicester City Centre and also provides from where it is only a 1 0–15 minute walk. a pleasant amenity for walkers, cyclists and Further information can be found at and Glen Hills equestrians who can enjoy the natural environment. www.travelineeastmidlands.co.u k/em/ Families wanting safe places for their children to Local Nature cycle or people who require easier access find it Cycle particularly beneficial. The traffic-free National Cycle Route 6 passes through the middle of the site at Glen Parva Reserves Ecology from Leicester. www.sustrans.org.u k/ncn/map The 12 hectare site contains a fantastic mosaic By Road of wildlife habitats from ponds to meadows to Introduction The site is in Glen Parva and can be easily reached woodland and hedges. It is home to an array of by car. The reserves are approximately 10 minutes Glen Parva and Glen Hills Local Nature Reserves wildflowers and animals such as green woodpecker, drive from Junction 21 of the M1. Parking is at are owned by Glen Parva Parish Council, Blaby meadow pipit, dragonflies and bats. With footpaths Glen Parva War Memorial Hall. District Council, the Stepping Stones Project at across the whole site it is a real gem on the Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City doorstep of Glen Parva for everyone to enjoy. Council and provide a wealth of wildlife habitats Noticeboards, welcome signs, interpretation tables, and ecological benefits to the local environment. finger posts and bench seats have been installed in A joint management group meets regularly to order to enhance the site further. oversee the management of the site and a team M1 of local volunteers provides valuable assistance Volunteers Braunstone in maintain and supporting this local asset. A number of local people already volunteer to help A5460 Collaborative working with all stakeholders ensures maintain this valuable amenity and they provide a J 21 that high standards are maintained and additional wealth of expertise and assistance to enhance and M69 partnerships with Everards Brewery Ltd and the improve the site for the wider community. If you are A563 Canal & River Trust as neighbouring land owners interested in becoming a volunteer please contact are continuing to develop further. Glen Parva Parish Council for more details as follows. Telephone 0116 277 1450 or email B4114 Glen Parva The site was awarded ‘Green Flag’ status in 2014. [email protected] Enderby Location Further Information A426 The site is located between Aylestone in Leicester For further information, please contact Glen Parva City and runs through into Glen Parva in South Parish Council by telephone on 0116 2771450 or Leicestershire, adjacent to the email [email protected] Glen Parva Parish Council Offices and parallel with the Great Central Way, a former Glen Parva War Memorial Hall This leaflet is available in large print or an Dorothy Avenue Recreation Ground railway line which now forms part of the national alternative format Dorothy Avenue, Glen Parva LE2 9JD cycle route, SUSTRANS.