No public access to grassland
© Jon Hawkins
Long Plantation
Location
Know before you go
Dogs
Shabden Park is a working farm - please keep dogs on a lead at all times
When to visit
Opening times
Open year roundBest time to visit
May-JulyAbout the reserve
Long Plantation is a long strip of rich chalk grassland and is part of the Shabden Park Estate, which is owned by Surrey County Council.
Whilst the grassland itself is not publicly accessible, a footpath follows the perimeter of the site and the wider Shabden Park Estate has a multitude of footpaths and a self guided trail.
Shabden Park is part of the Chipstead Downs Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is a working farm with areas of chalk grassland and woodland.
The estate hosts several nationally scarce species of mining bee, the Roesel's bush-cricket and a wide variety of birds and butterflies.
A wide variety of chalk grassland flora also can be found on the site, including Wild Marjoram and orchid species.
Accessibility and facilities
- There are no car parks at this site - access on foot via High Road, Chipstead.
- There is a self-guided trail around Shabden Park.
- Paths may be uneven, steep 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.
