Wildlife reserves · South East England
Pewley Down
In or near Wonersh.
Pewley Down — park and nature reserve in Guildford, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- London Road (Guildford) · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pewley Down is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Guildford Borough Council. Wikidata describes it as: "park and nature reserve in Guildford, UK". Coordinates: 51.2300°, -0.5580°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Pewley Down is a 9.5-hectare (23-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the southern outskirts of Guildford in Surrey, adjacent to Pewley Hill. It is owned and managed by Guildford Borough Council. The site is on a hill offering views south to St Martha's Hill, Chantry Wood, and beyond.
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Background
History
Pewley Down was owned by the Austens, a family of local merchants, from the early 16th century. Following the death of Robert Godwin-Austen in 1884, it passed to Henry Haversham Godwin-Austen. Partly as a result of the Agricultural Depression, his properties struggled financially, and Henry was declared bankrupt in 1898. In 1907, the bankruptcy trustees began to construct a road across Pewley Down in preparation for dividing the land into plots for housebuilding. After local protest, Pewley Down was purchased by the Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Brewery. On 29 July 1920 it was donated to the town of Guildford to commemorate the conclusion of the First World War, with the condition that it be…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2300, -0.5580
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Guildford, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU1 3TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Nearest railway station
- London Road (Guildford) — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q60740551 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pewley Down (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Memorial at Pewley Down - geograph.org.uk - 713315.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pewley Down?
- Pewley Down is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU1 3TP), in the parish of Guildford, unparished area.
- What is Pewley Down?
- Pewley Down — park and nature reserve in Guildford, UK.
- How do I get to Pewley Down?
- The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford), about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU1 3TP.
- Who runs Pewley Down?
- Pewley Down is operated by Guildford Borough Council.
- Is Pewley Down a protected site?
- Yes — Pewley Down is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Pewley Down free to visit?
- Yes, Pewley Down is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pewley Down?
- The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford), about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU1 3TP.
- Are dogs allowed at Pewley Down?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.