Wildlife reserves · South East England
Runfold Wood
In or near Wrecclesham.
Runfold Wood — woodland in Surrey, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Farnham · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Runfold Wood is located in Surrey, with the nearest railway station being Farnham, approximately 2.5 km away. Admission is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is GU10 1QH.
About
Runfold Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "woodland in Surrey, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.2140°, -0.7570°.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Runfold Wood is a 12-hectare (30-acre) nature reserve east of Farnham in Surrey. It is managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust. This former beech plantation was badly damaged by the major storms of 1987 and 1990. It is now regenerating naturally as a mixed woodland. It has rare invertebrates, lichens and fungi together with birds such as blackcaps and nuthatches. There is access from Crooksbury Road or Compton Way in Runfold.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2140, -0.7570
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Farnham
- Postcode
- GU10 1QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Farnham and Bordon
- Nearest railway station
- Farnham — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q60255301 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Runfold Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: North Downs Way - geograph.org.uk - 1316912.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Runfold Wood?
- Runfold Wood is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU10 1QH), in the parish of Farnham.
- What is Runfold Wood?
- Runfold Wood — woodland in Surrey, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Runfold Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Farnham, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU10 1QH.
- Who runs Runfold Wood?
- Runfold Wood is operated by Surrey Wildlife Trust.
- Is Runfold Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Runfold Wood is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Runfold Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Runfold Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Runfold Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Farnham, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU10 1QH.
- Are dogs allowed at Runfold Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.