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Swithland Reservoir is north-east of the village of Swithland from which it takes its name, north-west of Rothley and approximately 133 metres south-west of Mountsorrel Quarry.
The reservoir is part of the 187.1 hectare Buddon Wood and Swithland Reservoir Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and Buddon Hill quarry, which is also designated on geological grounds, is a Geological Conservation Review site.
Over 200 species of vascular plants, a third of all recorded British spiders, 20 different butterfly species and 200 moth species have all been recorded within the SSSI area.
Two viaducts were constructed over the reservoir as part of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway's London Extension, crossing via Brazil Island. Today this forms part of the route of the preserved Great Central Railway. To the south of the viaduct is Swithland Sidings.
- Type:
- Landmark, Reserves