Thundry Meadows Explained

Thundry Meadows
Type:Nature reserve
Grid Ref Uk:SU895441
Location:Elstead, Surrey
Area:16ha
Manager:Surrey Wildlife Trust

Thundry Meadows is a 16abbr=offNaNabbr=off nature reserve in Elstead in Surrey. It is managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust.[1] Part of it is Charleshill Site of Special Scientific Interest.[2]

This site on the north bank of the River Wey grassland alder carr, wet and dry woodland, ditches and springs. The meadows are maintained by Belted Galloway cattle, providing suitable conditions for harvest mice. An unusual habitat is quaking mire, a mat of vegetation floating on liquid peat.[1]

There is access from Farnham Road.[1]

References

51.189°N -0.721°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thundry Meadows . Surrey Wildlife Trust . 5 December 2018.
  2. Web site: Designated Sites View: Charleshill . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 November 2018.