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Betchworth Quarry
A former quarry, this chalk grassland reserve is rich in wild flowers.
Location
The Coombe
Betchworth
Surrey
Nearest postcode: RH3 7BU
OS Map Reference
TQ 198 511View on What3Words
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Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April-SeptemberAbout the reserve
Betchworth Quarry is a stunning chalk downland site set within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part of the North Downs.
Rich in flowers such as horseshoe vetch (the food plant for for the chalkhill blue butterfly) and several types of orchids, this chalk grassland reserve is best visited during the summer months. A yew and broad-leaved woodland can also be found around the edge of this former chalk quarry.
Accessibility and facilities
- There are no car parks on this site - access on foot on the North Downs Way via The Coombe, Betchworth.
- 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.
Species
Contact us
Contact number: 01483 795440
Contact email: info@surreywt.org.uk
Environmental designation
Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB)
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)