© Russell Savory
© Russell Savory
Papercourt Meadows
A wet meadow next to the River Wey that supports a number of rare plants and birds.
Location
Off Tannery Lane
Send
Surrey
Nearest postcode: GU23 6DT
OS Map Reference
TQ 032 567View on What3Words
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
May to AugustAbout the reserve
Papercourt Meadows is part of the larger Papercourt SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) complex that lies on a floodplain between the village of Send and the River Wey.
The majority of the reserve is covered by a floodplain grazing marsh, with areas of open water and trees. The site is bordered by watercourses on three sides - these include the River Wey and Broadmead Cut.
Flora species of note include marsh stitchwort, water-dropwort and slender tuffted sedge, whilst birds include reed bunting, sedge warbler, linnet and stonechat. Meadow pipit and dunnock may also be spotted, as well as a variety of owls at dusk.
Accessibility and facilities
- No car park serves this site - access on foot via the River Wey Navigation or Papercourt Lock bridge on Tannery Lane.
- There are no accessible self-guided trails at this site.
- Paths are unmade and may be uneven and slippery in places.
- 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 Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)