Abinger Roughs

Abinger Roughs, above the village of Abinger Hammer, is a parcel of land that dates to ancient times and Domesday book records state it was woodland and pasture. Today, it comprises grassland and mixed woodland, and is home to several veteran trees, with some of the oaks being over 300 years old.

Lightwater Country Park

Lightwater Country Park is a four times Green Flag accredited park of 59 hectares on the outskirts of Lightwater village next to junction 3 of the M3. It is predominantly heathland habitat, but there are also ponds, woodland, meadows and areas of scrub.

Richmond Park

Richmond Park is the largest of London's eight royal parks. Covering 2,500 acres, it's also the capital's largest Site of Special Scientific Interest and a designated nature reserve that boasts ancient woods, rolling hills and open grasslands.

Horsell Common and Heather Farm wetlands

Horsell Common boasts a wide array of landscapes, including heathland, woodland and meadows. Heather Farm comprises the Mimbridge and Bourne meadows area and a (dog-free) wetlands. It has a large car park and there is a cafe serving food and drinks.

Whitmoor Common

Whitmoor Common is one of a group of eight commons that collectively make up Worplesdon commons. They are designated as a Local Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area, and boast some of the south's finest heathland.

Leith Hill

Leith Hill is in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the highest point along the Greensand Ridge at 294m above sea level. Leith Hill tower, a folly built in 1765, is on the top of the hill.

Sheepleas

Sheepleas is a 110 hectare site comprising mixed ancient woodland, grassland and scrub. Its name comes from its history as an area where sheep were grazed, although this is no longer the case and today it is managed by Surrey County Council and Surrey Wildlife Trust.

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