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Shepshed Cutting

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Shepshed Cutting is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Leicestershire, covering 0.06 km². It is one of 69 SSSIs in the county. The closest station is Loughborough (Leics), about 8.3 km to the east. Nearby SSSIs include Ulverscroft Valley, Lount Meadows and Breedon Hill.

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