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Stringer's Common
A mixed woodland that is part of the Worplesdon Group of Commons. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust
Location
Salt Box Road
Worplesdon
Surrey
Nearest postcode: GU4 7PX
OS Map Reference
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Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
June to AugustAbout the reserve
Stringers Common is part of the The Worplesdon group of commons, which comprises eight commons within the parish of Worplesdon near Guildford.
The commons are an invaluable resource for local communities who use the land for recreation and support vital habitats for protected wildlife including rare heathland, as well as woodland, grassland and wetland of national and local importance.
Once grazed common land, Stringers Common It is much smaller than the adjacent Whitmoor Common and comprised of mixed woodland habitat. it is still important for heathland wildlife and is designated an SNCI (Site of Nature Conservation Importance).
Accessibility and facilities
- Two car parks with unmarked bays can be found on Salt Box Road.
- There are no accessible self-guided trails at this site.
- Other paths are unmade and may be sandy, uneven and slippery in places.
- Refreshments can be found on site at Salt Box Road car park with mobile caterer, GG’s coffee. Open Thursday & Friday, 9am to 3pm.
- There are no toilets on site. The nearest toilets are located at Jolly Farmer Pub, Worplesdon.
- At Brittens Pond there is a level flat trail (Newt trail) around the pond with many benches and a wheelchair-accessible viewing platform. The rest of this site is not suitable for wheelchair and mobility scooter users, or people with serious mobility issues.
Habitat
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Environmental designation
Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI)
