Shabden Park Explained

Shabden Park
Type:Nature reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TQ 274 563
Location:Chipstead, Surrey
Area:103ha
Manager:Surrey Wildlife Trust

Shabden Park is a 103abbr=offNaNabbr=off nature reserve in Chipstead in Surrey. It is owned by Surrey County Council and managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust[1] and is part of the Chipstead Downs Site of Special Scientific Interest.[2]

This is a working farm which has wildflower meadows on chalk grassland together with areas of woodland. It has a nationally scarce species of mining bee and other fauna include Roesel's bush-cricket and a variety of birds and butterflies.[1]

There is access to footpaths through the farm only.[1]

References

51.292°N -0.175°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shabden Park . Surrey Wildlife Trust . 5 December 2018.
  2. Web site: Designated Sites View: Chipstead Downs . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 November 2018.