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.