About the reserve

Rodborough Common is part of the Wealden Heaths 'Super' National Nature Reserve (NNR), a group of 18 sites in West Surrey which received the designation in 2025 as part of the King's Series, which aims to leave a lasting public legacy for people and nature by creating or extending 25 National Nature Reserves by 2027.

Records show Rodborough Common was used for grazing sheep and cattle in the late 19th century, as well as for military exercises during the Second World War.

Today the site is a heathland nature reserve with areas of woodland and acid grassland.

Reptiles such as the common lizard and grass snake can be seen, along with many bird and butterfly species including the Silver-studded blue, which is only found on heathland sites. The reserve is also home to several nationally scare inverterbrates.

Also look out for displays of lesser celandine, bluebells and enchanters nightshade in the woodlands in spring.

Car parks

Car park off Portsmouth Road (A3100/A283), near the junction with the A3 at Milford

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