Dog walking on reserves
Information and advice for those wishing to visit our nature reserves with their dog/s.
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The nature reserves we care for are some of the best places to visit in Surrey if you love wildlife and the great outdoors.
Wisley & Ockham Commons & Chatley Heath
Rare heathland habitat by the side of the M25. Managed on behalf of Surrey County Council. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust
Whitmoor & Rickford Commons
Heathland, woodland and a dragonfly paradise. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust
Chobham Common
Chobham Common is one of the finest remaining examples of lowland heath in the world. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust
Senior Reserves Officer
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Brown shrimp
The brown shrimp blends perfectly with its seabed home and is found all around the coasts of the UK.
Elstead Group of Commons
Lowland heath and woodland with a variety of heathland species. The Elstead Group of Commons includes Elstead, Royal, Bagmoor & Guinea Commons.
Common cotton-grass
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
Pucks Oak Barn & McAlmont Reserves (inc. Hayden Copse & Glebe Wood)
A small collection of reserves including a beautiful restored barn, orchard and ancient woodland.
Broadstreet, Backside & Rydes Commons
A mixture of semi-mature birch and oak woodlands and wildflower rich grassland. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust