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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.
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Dog walking on reserves
Information and advice for those wishing to visit our nature reserves with their dog/s.
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
Hampton Estate & Space4Nature team up to assess the state of nature on Puttenham Common
Satellite imagery, Artificial Intelligence and citizen science will complement 100-year plan to restore nationally important heathland site
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
Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve
A beautiful private educational nature reserve nestling in semi-ancient woodland. Nower Wood hosts our flagship education centre for schools and adult learners.
Hampton Estate invites local community to a ‘bioblitz’ on Puttenham Common
Free activities offer a great way to learn about Surrey’s wonderful wildlife
A Week in the Life of an SWT Reserves Officer
Steph Boore takes us through a typical week in the life of an SWT Reserves Officer during the winter months.
Winter Walk at Nower Wood Nature Reserve
Come and spend some time immersed in nature and celebrate the changing seasons with us. We will also learn about how to identify trees during the winter.
Top Reserves for Beautiful Bluebells!
Surrey is the most wooded county in England and spring signals the arrival of stunning carpets of beautiful bluebells. Some of the best displays of these much-loved flowers can be found in…
Brown shrimp
The brown shrimp blends perfectly with its seabed home and is found all around the coasts of the UK.