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Brookwood Lye

A large area of rare, unimproved, species rich wet grassland.

Location

Brookwood Lye Road
Brookwood
Surrey
Nearest postcode: GU24 0HB

OS Map Reference

SU963573

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Size
22 hectares
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Parking information

No car park - access on foot via Brookwood Lye Road
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Grazing animals

Cattle
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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 year round

Best time to visit

June to October

About the reserve

A large area of rare, unimproved, species-rich wet grassland, Brookwood Lye is situated east of Brookwood, on the south side of the Basingstoke Canal. 

The reserve is traversed by ditches and features alder carr, broadleaved woodland, willow and oak trees. 

Wet conditions make the reserve valuable for wetland invertebrates such as dragonflies and many birds flock to the site.

Accessibility and facilities

  • There are no car parks on this site - access on foot via Brookwood Lye Road.
  • There are no accessible self-guided trails at this site.
  • Paths can be steep, uneven and slippery in places.
  • There are no car parks at this site.
  • There are no refreshments or toilets on site.
  • This site is not suitable for wheelchair and mobility scooter users, or people with serious mobility issues.

Habitat

Contact us

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

Environmental designation

Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI)

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