Ash Ranges

Ash Ranges

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Active military training area - No access when red flags flying/red beacons lit

An extensive area of stunning open dry heathland. Managed on behalf of the MOD.

Location

Henley Park, Normandy
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 2BZ (nearest)

OS Map Reference

SU936529
A static map of Ash Ranges

Know before you go

Size
800 hectares
P

Parking information

No car park

Grazing animals

Cattle

Access

Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues

Dogs

Under effective control

When to visit

Opening times

Access Not permissible when red flags are flying or red beacons are lit

Best time to visit

May to September

About the reserve

Please note: The Ash range danger area is closed  when the red flags/red lamps are displayed, or when access gates are locked and signage detailing site maintenance is installed. At all other times the Ash 'range danger area' is open to the public for access on foot.

An extensive area of open dry heathland owned by the MoD, Ash Ranges is a haven for numerous rare heathland plant, invertebrate and reptile species such as sundews and the green tiger beetle.

A large open area of heathland with gently rolling hills, the reserve is a spectacular site in late summer when the heather is in bloom.

Ash Ranges is also home to the rare sand lizard, smooth snake and heath tiger beetle which are only found ion a handful of heathland sites in the UK.

Please note that access to this site is subject to the terms and conditions of the Military Byelaws, which are displayed at all major access points.

View an up-to-date list of Training Estate firing times from the MOD.

Accessing Ash Ranges 

Contact us

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

Environmental designation

Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
Special Protection Areas (SPA)

Location map

Only permissible when red flags are not flying - active military training area, please respect military training activity.

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