Wildlife reserves · South East England
Combe Bottom
In or near Wonersh.
Combe Bottom — nature reserve in Surrey, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Combe Bottom is located in Guildford, Surrey, with the postcode GU5 9BN. The nearest railway station is Gomshall, which is 2.7 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Combe Bottom is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Surrey, England". Coordinates: 51.2290°, -0.4770°.
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Official information
Silent Pool Distillers is a craft distillery located in Albury, Surrey, known for producing high-quality artisan spirits, particularly gin. Visitors can enjoy distillery tours and experiences that showcase the distillation process and the unique flavors of their products.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Bottom SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Combe Bottom is a 42.1-hectare (104-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Shere in Surrey. It is designated a Local Nature Reserve called Shere Woodlands, and is managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust. This site on a slope of the North Downs is mainly woodland and scrub, with a small area of unimproved chalk grassland. The woodland is dominated by beech and yew. There is a wide variety of bryophytes, including the rare moss Herzogiella seligeri. There is access from Staple Lane and Combe Lane.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.2290, -0.4770
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Albury
- Postcode
- GU5 9BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall — 2.7 km
- Official site
- silentpooldistillers.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5150753 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Combe Bottom (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Combe Bottom?
- Combe Bottom is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU5 9BN), in the parish of Albury.
- What is Combe Bottom?
- Combe Bottom — nature reserve in Surrey, England.
- How do I get to Combe Bottom?
- The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU5 9BN.
- Is Combe Bottom a listed building?
- Combe Bottom is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Combe Bottom a protected site?
- Yes — Combe Bottom is part of the Combe Bottom SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Combe Bottom free to visit?
- Yes, Combe Bottom is free to enter.
- How do I get to Combe Bottom?
- The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU5 9BN.
- Are dogs allowed at Combe Bottom?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.