Dog walking on reserves
Information and advice for those wishing to visit our nature reserves with their dog/s.
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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.
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
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
Hampton Estate invites local community to a ‘bioblitz’ on Puttenham Common
Free activities offer a great way to learn about Surrey’s wonderful wildlife
Whitmoor & Rickford Commons
Heathland, woodland and a dragonfly paradise. 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
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.
Brown shrimp
The brown shrimp blends perfectly with its seabed home and is found all around the coasts of the UK.
Reserve Guardians
Become a Reserve Guardian with Surrey Wildlife Trust and your business can play a key role in protecting important wild spaces in the community.
Common cotton-grass
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
Pucks Oak Barn & McAlmont Reserves (inc. Hayden Copse & Glebe Wood)
A small collection of reserves including a beautiful restored barn, orchard and ancient woodland.