Shepherd's Close

Covering 14.85ha of former farmland on the edge of Ibstock, Shepherd's Close is owned by North West Leicestershire District Council and has been a strong focus for community involvement.  The local community input their ideas to the design, named the woodland and then helped carry out the planting. 

A large area has been left as open ground to act as an events area and a community orchard has been planted in one corner.  A remnant field pond in one corner has been restored and new hedgerows planted to complement the existing field boundary hedgerows and increase the diversity of habitats.  In the wetter areas by the river, wet grassland is developing and tree species suited to the area, such as alder and grey willow, are planted.

The site is best accessed from the public footpath at the end of Church View.

Facilities

  • Bus Service
  • Grassy Paths
  • Information Centre
  • Walking Trails

Location Map

Ibstock Leicestershire