Dog walking on reserves
Information and advice for those wishing to visit our nature reserves with their dog/s.
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Whitmoor & Rickford Commons
Heathland, woodland and a dragonfly paradise. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust
Wisley & Ockham Commons & Chatley Heath
Rare heathland habitat by the side of the M25. Managed on behalf of Surrey County Council. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust
Visit a reserve
The nature reserves we care for are some of the best places to visit in Surrey if you love wildlife and the great outdoors.
Out on the reserves
Find out about how our volunteers have been taking action for nature out on our reserves this summer.
Chobham Common
Chobham Common is one of the largest National Nature Reserves in the South East and amongst the finest remaining examples of lowland heath in the world. Public access managed by Surrey County…
Fires on nature reserves
Help us protect Surrey's nature reserves from the threat of fire.
Elstead Group of Commons
Lowland heath and woodland with a variety of heathland species. The Elstead Group of Commons includes Elstead, Royal, Bagmoor & Guinea Commons.
A Week in the Life of an SWT Reserves Officer
Steph Boore takes us through a typical week in the life of an SWT Reserves Officer during the winter months.
Common cotton-grass
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
Bisley & West End Commons
Step into a lovely example of Surrey heathland, with a wide range of flora and fauna. Managed on behalf of Surrey County Council.
Broadstreet, Backside & Rydes Commons
A mixture of semi-mature Birch and Oak woodlands and wildflower rich grassland. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust