Dawcombe

Dawcombe is a 23-hectare (57-acre) 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]

Dawcombe
TypeNature reserve
LocationReigate, Surrey
OS gridTQ 215 525
Area23 hectares (57 acres)
Managed bySurrey Wildlife Trust

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

51.259°N 0.260°W / 51.259; -0.260

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