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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.
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
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.
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.
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…
Space4Nature receives Nature & Environment award
On Wednesday 12 June, the Space4Nature team were the proud winners of the Nature and Environment category at the 2024 Geospatial Innovation Awards.
Ground-breaking habitat-mapping project tested at Trust reserve
Caterham’s Quarry Hangers becomes test site for Space4Nature’s ground-breaking habitat-mapping project
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.