Croft Hill stands 128m high rising up the Soar flood-plain, and stands out as an isolated landmark almost at the physical centre of England. The Hill provides a number of habitats including broad leaved woodland, scrub land, acidic grassland and two other distinct areas of grassland. It is an important area in view of the variety of flora, fauna, birds and butterflies which inhabit or visit at various times of the year.
This was my first time on the Croft Hill walk since a child, back in those days we use to sledge in the winter, the winters when we saw snow. Unfortunately some poor soul got killed sledging and access was closed. Since then further extensive quarrying has taken place and a new range of hills has been created.
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| Spring is still here! |
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| The walk at the base of Croft Hill |
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| A working quarry |
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| Everything looks so small |
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| Ladt admiring the views |
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| Watery Gate Lane |
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| Lady taking a rest |
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