Dawcombe Explained

Dawcombe
Type:Nature reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TQ 215 525
Location:Reigate, Surrey
Area:23ha
Manager:Surrey Wildlife Trust

Dawcombe is a 23abbr=offNaNabbr=off nature reserve north-west of Reigate in Surrey. It is managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust.[1] It is part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment Site of Special Scientific Interest[2] and Special Area of Conservation.[3]

This site is mainly chalk grassland with large areas of hawthorn scrub and woodland. The grassland provides a habitat for many species of orchids, including pyramidal, fly, common spotted, man, greater butterfly, fragrant and bee.[1]

There is no public access.

References

51.259°N -0.26°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dawcombe . Surrey Wildlife Trust . 30 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Designated Sites View: Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 9 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 28 October 2018.