Reserves and species

Posted by surrey
2011-05-04 11:52

Bisley & West End Commons

Bisley and West End Commons are situated in the north west of Surrey immediately to the west of the A322 between Knaphill and West End. These two reserves have areas of open heathland and secondary woodland, which are home to an array of flora and fauna.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org
Size: 
55.51
Short Description: 
Areas of open heathland and secondary woodland, which are home to an array of flora and fauna.
Smartphone Description: 
Much of these reserves are covered in scrub and secondary woodland. There are pockets of heathland that support cross leaved heath and dwarf gorse. The woodland includes stands of mature aspen and willow carr. An abundance of common bird species can be seen, inclduing linnet, whitethroat, stonechat and skylark
Location
Address: 
Immediately to the west of the A322 between Knaphill and West End
Town: 
West End, Woking
County: 
Surrey
Postcode: 
GU24 9EP
Grid ref: 
SU 946 594
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Access from roadside
Contact details
Reserve phone number: 
01483 795440
Reserve email address: 
info@surreywt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Bisley & West End Commons
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by surrey
2011-05-04 11:52

Betchworth Quarry & Lime Kilns

Betchworth Quarry is within the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It is set within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part of the North Downs.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org
Size: 
27.15
Short Description: 
A chalk grassland reserve rich in wild flowers.
Smartphone Description: 
This grassland reserve is rich in flowers such as horseshoe vetch and several types of orchids. A yew and broadleaved woodland can also be found around the edge of this former chalk quarry.
Location
Address: 
The Coombe
Town: 
Betchworth
County: 
Surrey
Postcode: 
RH3 7BU
Grid ref: 
TQ 208 518
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Walking information: 
Access via foot by North Downs Way via The Coombe, Betchworth
Contact details
Reserve phone number: 
01483 795440
Reserve email address: 
info@surreywt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Betchworth Quarry & Lime Kilns
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by surrey
2011-05-04 11:52

Bay Pond

The Educational reserve features four ponds, including the large, main 2.4 hectare (6 acre) Bay Pond, which is surrounded by wildflower meadows. There is also a public path and observation platform on the south side of the pond. On the eastern side of the pond there is a mature alder swamp and good areas of typical marginal vegetation. The area is particularly good for birds, which can be observed from the lakeside bird hide.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org
Size: 
6.88
Short Description: 
A popular reserve featuring a lake and surrounding wildflower meadows.
Smartphone Description: 
This popular reserve features a lake surrounded by wildflower meadows, except on the south side which is bordered by a public footpath. On the eastern side of the pond there is a mature alder swamp and good areas of typical marginal vegetation. The area is especially good for birds and a number of dragonflies can be seen here. This is one of SWT's three Educational Nature Reserves.
Location
Address: 
Located behind the White Hart Hotel
Town: 
Godstone
County: 
Surrey
Grid ref: 
TQ 351 516
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access info: 
Wheelchair friendly
Contact details
Reserve phone number: 
01483 795440
Reserve email address: 
info@surreywt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Bay Pond
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by surrey
2011-05-04 11:52

Bagmoor Common

Bagmoor Common is situated on Folkstone Beds (Lower Greensand Series) and is typical of the heathland found in south-west Surrey. It was at one time open heath but has now reverted to birch woodland, which Surrey Wildlife Trust is gradually clearing through a programme of tree-felling.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org
Size: 
13.76
Short Description: 
A heathland reserve containing white admiral and purple hairstreak butterflies.
Smartphone Description: 
Bagmoor Common is situated on Folkstone Beds and is typical of the heathland found in south west Surrey. Woodland butterflies are a feature of this reserve. Woodpeckers are present and occasionally roe deer are seen. The stream on the southern boundary is inhabited by both British species of 'agrion' dragonfly.
Location
Address: 
West of Milford
Town: 
Elstead
County: 
Surrey
Postcode: 
GU8 6LA
Grid ref: 
SU 926 423
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Walking information: 
Access by footpath form A3 through Borough Farm or opposite Blacklands Farm on B3001
Contact details
Reserve phone number: 
01483 795440
Reserve email address: 
info@surreywt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Bagmoor Common
Best time to visit
Start: 
June
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by surrey
2011-05-04 11:52

Ashtead Park

Situated to the east of Ashtead village and immediately south of the main Epsom Road, this reserve is leased by Mole Valley District Council to Surrey Wildlife Trust, and is managed and maintained by the Trust under a 50 year management agreement.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org
Size: 
23.93
Short Description: 
An oak woodland with two ponds and a few specimen redwood trees.
Smartphone Description: 
The area of woodland within this reserve was once part of the original park belonging to the manor house of Ashtead. It is situated on heavy London clay and contains characteristic vegetation, with mainly oak woodland. Specimen red wood trees such as American buckeye and Wellingtonia are also present.
Location
Address: 
East of Ashtead village and immediately south of the main Epsom Road
Town: 
Ashtead
County: 
Surrey
Postcode: 
KT21 1LE
Grid ref: 
TQ 193 585
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Car park located at the end of the drive through the main entrance, off A24 Ashtead
Walking information: 
Sturdy footwear needed
Contact details
Reserve phone number: 
01483 795440
Reserve email address: 
info@surreywt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Ashtead Park
Best time to visit
Start: 
April
End: 
August
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by surrey
2011-05-04 11:52

Ash Ranges

This reserve is an extensive area of open dry heathland owned by the MoD.
It is a haven for numerous rare plants, invertebrate and reptile species such as sundews and green tiger beetles.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org
Size: 
1392.00
Short Description: 
An extensive area of open dry heathland owned by the MoD.
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve is an extensive area of open dry heathland owned by the MoD. It is a haven for numerous rare plants, invertebrate and reptile species such as sundews and heath tiger beetles. Ash Ranges also has an interesting valley bog system.
Location
Address: 
Aldershot road
Town: 
Ash
County: 
Surrey
Grid ref: 
SU 934 538
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Access on foot via Henley Park Range (from Pirbright come down the A324 past the Royal Oak Pub. After 1 mile look out for a red and white sign to Henley Park Range. Turn Right and go along track to the end)
Walking information: 
Access only when red flags are not flying
Grazing animals: 
Cattle
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Jo Saunders
Reserve phone number: 
01483 795440
Reserve email address: 
info@surreywt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Ash Ranges
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by sheffield
2011-05-04 11:52

Greno Woods

Greno Woods is a large and beautiful reserve covering 178 hectares, next to the
residential areas of Grenoside, Ecclesfield and Chapeltown. There is evidence that Greno Woods existed as early as 1600AD and has played a critical role in the local economy ever since.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.wildsheffield.com
Size: 
154.00
Short Description: 
A large ancient woodland in the north of Sheffield
Smartphone Description: 
One of the biggest and most wildlife-rich woodlands in Yorkshire, over 60 species of birds have been recorded in Greno Woods. Conifer plantation dominates, but there is also an abundance of other habitats, including native broad-leaved trees, heathland, and woodland edge.
Location
Address: 
North of Grenoside
Town: 
Sheffield
County: 
South Yorkshire
Postcode: 
S35 8NY
Grid ref: 
SK 325 950
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
Picnic area
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
An expansive network of Public Rights of Way traverse the woodland. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Forestry Commission car park on Woodhead Road, grid reference SK 326 950
Walking information: 
An expansive network of Public Rights of Way traverse the woodland,
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Sheffield Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0114 263 4335
Reserve email address: 
mail@wildsheffield.com
Photos
Photo: 
Greno Woods
Species: 
Brown Hare
Badger
Common Pipistrelle
Common Frog
Little Owl
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by sheffield
2011-05-04 11:52

Centenary Riverside

Centenary Riverside is a 4.5 hectare wetland reserve nestled alongside the River Don. The site consists of a beautiful wildflower meadow bank brimming with butterflies and insects, and a series of ponds and wetlands that attract a huge variety of birds, mammals and bug life. Sand Martins can be seen darting around in the summer and Moorhens and Little Ringed Plovers nest amongst the reeds. The site was developed on one of the largest steel foundries in the area.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.wildsheffield.com
Size: 
4.50
Short Description: 
An urban wetland nature park and part of Rotherham's flood alleviation scheme
Smartphone Description: 
An integral part of Rotherham
Location
Address: 
Riverside Way
Town: 
Rotherham
County: 
South Yorkshire
Postcode: 
S60 1DS
Grid ref: 
SK 421 921
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Access to reserve at all times, however the site will be closed during periods of wet weather as the site is a flood plain. If in doubt please call Sheffield Wildlife trust reception to confirm accessibility.
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
A network of surfaced paths allows wheel chair and push chair access across the top flood defence bank. Further informal paths maximise access around the reserve, and there is a boardwalk crossing the lagoon.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
There is limited street parking in Riverside Way, but plenty in Rotherham town centre
Walking information: 
A network of surfaced paths allows wheel chair and push chair access across the top flood defence bank. Further informal paths maximise access around the reserve, and there is a boardwalk crossing the lagoon.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Sheffield Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0114 263 4335
Reserve email address: 
mail@wildsheffield.com
Photos
Photo: 
Centenary Riverside
Species: 
Sand Martin
Moorhen
Little Ringed Plover
Kingfisher
Lapwing
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by sheffield
2011-05-04 11:52

Salmon Pastures

Next to the River Don, amongst the industry of Attercliffe, tucked alongside the Five Wiers
Walk, this tiny but important wildlife haven has a variety of habitats in a very small area attracting many birds and insects. It is a great place to sit back and watch the many species of beautiful butterflies flitting between the flowers and warming themselves in the sun.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.wildsheffield.com
Size: 
0.50
Short Description: 
Once part of an industrial site, now home to an abundance of plants and insects
Smartphone Description: 
Part of Sheffield's green corridor, this tiny reserve has a unique mix of habitats that support a myriad of birds and invertebrates. The heather covered lowlands home an abundance of invertebrates, whilst grasses and small areas of woodland are also present. Locally rare hoverflies occur here as well as an abundance of dragonflies, moths and butterflies and a variety of birds
Location
Address: 
Attercliffe Road
Town: 
Sheffield
County: 
South Yorkshire
Postcode: 
S9 3QA
Grid ref: 
SK 371 882
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Wheelchair accessible
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Available in park and ride car park at Cricket Inn Road or limited street parking off Attercliffe Road or Effingham Road
Walking information: 
Wheelchair accessible
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Sheffield Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0114 263 4335
Reserve email address: 
mail@wildsheffield.com
Photos
Photo: 
Salmon Pastures
Species: 
Hoverfly
Gatekeeper
Orange-tip
Mistle Thrush
Kingfisher
Little Grebe
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by sheffield
2011-05-04 11:52

Fox Hagg

Looking out over the hills from Fox Hagg, you can see for miles - over the Rivelin dams and the woods of Wyming Brook further up the valley. The reserve's own varied and dramatic scenery is as stunning as the view, with its patchwork of bilberry, bracken, heather, birch, scrub, woodland and moorland. This huge range of habitats attracts a wide variety of birds including meadow and tree pipits, redstarts and linnets and a number of warblers which flit between the scattered birch and the woodland edge.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.wildsheffield.com
Size: 
8.30
Short Description: 
A tiny reserve perched high on a hillside overlooking the Rivelin Valley
Smartphone Description: 
Although only a small reserve, Fox Hagg has a suprising amount of habitat packed within its boundaries, including moorland, scrub and woodland. Plant species such as bilberry, heather and birch are all found and a variety of birds such as meadow and tree pipits, redstarts, linnets and warblers appear here also.
Location
Address: 
Lodge Lane
Town: 
Sheffield
County: 
South Yorkshire
Postcode: 
S10 4LW
Grid ref: 
SK 288 865
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Access to reserve at all times.
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
An extensive network of bridleways and footpaths provide several circular routes around the reserve. Some sections are particularly steep. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Car park off Lodge Lane at the eastern end of reserve. Grid reference SK 290 866
Walking information: 
An extensive network of bridleways and footpaths provide several circular routes around the reserve. Some sections are particularly steep.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Sheffield Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0114 263 4335
Reserve email address: 
mail@wildsheffield.com
Photos
Photo: 
Fox Hagg
Species: 
Heather
Holly
Meadow Pipit
Redstart
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve