The Moors, Nutfield Marshes
Nutfield, Tandridge
A 21-hectare wetland reserve along the Redhill Brook, part of the Nutfield Marshes, a chain of wetlands restored from old sand workings between the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge. A footpath crosses the site, and in winter the brook can flood it into one large lake.
Highlights
- Winter floods with mallard, teal and snipe
- Kingfishers and grey herons
- Dragonflies and banded demoiselles in summer
- Links to Holmethorpe Lagoons and Mercers Country Park
Good to know
- Deep water and quicksand: no swimming
- The reserve itself has no public access off the footpath
- Cattle graze the site; keep dogs under effective control
Getting there
The Moors, Nutfield Marshes, Nutfield Marsh Road, Nutfield, Surrey, RH1 4EUParking: Park at Mercers Country Park on Nutfield Marsh Road, which has a café and toilets.
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