Burton Leonard Lime Quarries

A disused Magnesian Limestone quarry that supports a mix of limestone grassland, scrub and broadleaved woodland with a rich calcareous flora.

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Parking

Limited roadside parking

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Access

From Burton Leonard village walk along Lime Kiln Lane to reach the reserve, where there are permissive footpaths.

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Terrain

The reserve is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Habitat:

Grassland, Rock outcrops, Scrub, Woodland

About the location

There is a typically rich selection of wildflowers in the Magnesian Limestone grassland, including the locally rare species burnet rose and autumn gentian. The scarce spring sedge can be found in the grassland areas. The scree slopes have a different range of species that include squinancywort, wild basil and clustered bellflower. Butterflies such as ringlet, meadow brown and speckled wood are frequent in the shelter of the quarries. White-letter hairstreak are also occasionally seen around the elm trees.