| Chipstead Downs | |
| Aos: | Surrey |
| Interest: | Biological |
| Area: | 157.8ha |
| Notifydate: | 1985 |
| Map: | Magic Map |
Chipstead Downs is a 157.8abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Banstead in Surrey, England.[1] [2] Part of it is Park Downs, which is managed by the Banstead Commons Conservators.[3]
This site has ancient woodland and steeply sloping chalk grassland together with associated secondary woodland and scrub. A large part of the grassland is dominated by tor-grass, but in some areas mowing and rabbit grazing have produced a rich chalk grassland flora including the endangered greater yellow-rattle. There are rich bird and butterfly fauna.[4]
Most of the site is public open space which is owned by Surrey County Council and managed by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council.[4]