A mixture of mature trees, coppice, scrub and grassland on clay soil, this reserve is a small haven in a large Forest Enterprise-managed woodland complex, which is mostly replanted with conifers
Look out for
Butterflies
- Pearl-bordered Fritillary
- Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary
- Silver-washed Fritillary
- Wood White
- Purple Emperor
- Brown Hairstreak
- White Admiral
Moths
- Large Red-belted Clearwing
- Yellow-legged Clearwing
- Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth
Species of interest include wild service tree, nightingale and greater butterfly orchid.
Features
The reserve is a part of the large Chiddingfold Forest. The entrance (with sign) is off a track into the forest from Plaistow Road, almost opposite Burntwood Kennels.
From Chiddingfold on the A283 Godalming-Petworth road, fidn the minor road between Dunsfold and Plaistow.
Directions
Grid Reference: SU 993 339
O.S. Map: 186
Size: 8.8 hectares (22 acres)
Car parking is unfortunately very limited - roadside at the entrance track to the forest - which must not be blocked or access for large forestry machinery impeded.
Accessible on foot from Botany Bay.
Site Access and safety
Pathways are clear and generally level where they follow the main rides, but can be difficult after rain. The entrance is across a small ditch with a narrow bridge (is being renewed).
Contact
Malcolm Bridge
- Telephone: 020 8289 3839