A Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust nature reserve. The rocks are Middle Lias Marlstone and Upper Lias Paper Shales, resulting in lime-rich soils and a rich flora and flora. For more information on the reserve see [http://www.lrwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/holwell-reserves/]
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