Bardon Hill - Pirri Pirri Burr Control

An activity with National Forest Volunteers

Activity date: Wednesday 25th June 2025

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:00

Activity description

This small invasive plant is spreading across the heath at the top of the hill.

Meeting place

Bardon Hill is an active quarry site, and so requires a password for entry. Transport to the site from Coalville can be arranged by prior arrangement. please email ben.woolley@tcv.org.uk for details

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Activity location

Bardon Hill, Aggregate Industries UK Limited Bardon Hill Coalville Leicestershire LE67 1TL, LE9 3GT

Site description

A rare heathland and woodland site in North West Leicestershire, home to a number of uncommon species including the Purple Emperor butterfly and the Charnwood spider. br> br>Owned by Aggregate Industries and managed with Natural England and the Wildlife Trust, this beautiful SSSI site is the highest point in Leicestershire.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Ben Woolley

Telephone: 07740899718
Email: ben.woolley@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/nationalforest

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Site Facilities

• Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - Kellams Farm on Bardon Hall drive.

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