Wildlife reserves · South East England
Rowhill Nature Reserve
In or near Wrecclesham.
Rowhill Nature Reserve — nature reserve on the boundary of Hampshire and Surrey, England, 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
- Aldershot · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Rowhill Nature Reserve is located in Waverley, Surrey, with the postcode GU9 9EB. The nearest railway station is Aldershot, which is 1.5 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Rowhill Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve on the boundary of Hampshire and Surrey, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2400°, -0.7795°.
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Official information
Rowhill Nature Reserve is an ancient woodland located in Aldershot, offering family trails and shaded walks. Visitors can enjoy nature walks, spot local wildlife, and participate in community events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Rowhill Nature Reserve or Rowhill Copse is a 26.6-hectare (66-acre) Local Nature Reserve (LNR) which straddles the border between Aldershot in Hampshire and Farnham in Surrey. It is owned by Rushmoor Borough Council, was declared an LNR by Waverley Borough Council and is managed by Rowhill Nature Reserve Society. This site is mainly coppiced woodland with hazel and sweet chestnut. There are also ponds, a stream, heath and marshland. It is the source of the River Blackwater. Access points include Cranmore Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2400, -0.7795
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Farnham
- Postcode
- GU9 9EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Farnham and Bordon
- Nearest railway station
- Aldershot — 1.5 km
- Official site
- rowhillnaturereserve.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7371931 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rowhill Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rowhill Nature Reserve Pond.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowhill Nature Reserve?
- Rowhill Nature Reserve is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU9 9EB), in the parish of Farnham.
- What is Rowhill Nature Reserve?
- Rowhill Nature Reserve — nature reserve on the boundary of Hampshire and Surrey, England, UK.
- How do I get to Rowhill Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Aldershot, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU9 9EB.
- Who owns Rowhill Nature Reserve?
- Rowhill Nature Reserve is owned by Rowhill Nature Reserve Society.
- Is Rowhill Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Rowhill Nature Reserve is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rowhill Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Rowhill Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rowhill Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Aldershot, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU9 9EB.
- Are dogs allowed at Rowhill Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.