Betchworth Quarry

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Betchworth Quarry

A former quarry, this chalk grassland reserve is rich in wild flowers.

Location

The Coombe
Betchworth
Surrey
Nearest postcode: RH3 7BU

OS Map Reference

TQ 198 511

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Know before you go

Size
27 hectares
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Parking information

No car park - access on foot via North Downs Way via The Coombe, Betchworth
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Access

Not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility

Dogs

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When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

April-September

About the reserve

Betchworth Quarry is a stunning chalk downland site set within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part of the North Downs.

Rich in flowers such as horseshoe vetch (the food plant for for the chalkhill blue butterfly) and several types of orchids, this chalk grassland reserve is best visited during the summer months. A yew and broad-leaved woodland can also be found around the edge of this former chalk quarry.

Contact us

Contact number: 01483 795440
Contact email: info@surreywt.org.uk

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