List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey

This is a list of the Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in Surrey

Surrey

Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...

, a county in South East England

South East England

South East England is one of the nine official regions of England, designated in 1994 and adopted for statistical purposes in 1999. It consists of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex...

. Surrey is bordered by Greater London

Greater London

Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...

to the north, and West Sussex

West Sussex

West Sussex is a county in the south of England, bordering onto East Sussex , Hampshire and Surrey. The county of Sussex has been divided into East and West since the 12th century, and obtained separate county councils in 1888, but it remained a single ceremonial county until 1974 and the coming...

to the south. It has an estimated population of 1,085,400 within an area of 1670 km² (412,665.6 acre), thus making it the 13th largest cermeonial county in the United Kingdom

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...

. As of 2008, there are 64 sites designated within this area of search

Area of Search

Areas of Search are geographical areas used in the selection of Sites of Special Scientific Interest. In England these are largely based on the 1974–1996 administrative counties...

. The data in this table is taken from English Nature's website in the form of citation sheets for each SSSI.

Sites

Site name	Reason for designation		Area		Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Site name	Biological interest	Geological interest	Hectares	Acre Acre The acre is a unit of area in a number of different systems, including the imperial and U.S. customary systems. The most commonly used acres today are the international acre and, in the United States, the survey acre. The most common use of the acre is to measure tracts of land.The acre is related... s	Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Ashtead Common Ashtead Common Ashtead Common is a wooded area to the north of the village of Ashtead in England which is open to the public. It is owned and managed by the City of London Corporation at no cost to the public. There are 180.5 ha of this common in the National Nature Reserve...			358	884		1984	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000129,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Auclaye Auclaye Auclaye is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England....			0.5	1.3		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002932,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Banstead Downs Banstead Downs Banstead Downs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England . It covers . To the west is the A217 and to east is the B2218. The town to the north is Sutton; whilst Banstead lies to the south...			124.1	306.6		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004416,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Knight & Bessborough Reservoirs Bessborough Reservoir The Bessborough Reservoir lies to the south of the River Thames in Surrey near the Knight Reservoir and the Molesey Reservoirs. The A3050 runs to the north of the reservoir and the neighbouring town is Molesey...			62.8	25.4		—	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000383,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Blackheath Blackheath SSSI, Surrey Blackheath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England....			143.0	353.5		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000869,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Blindley Heath Blindley Heath Blindley Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England....			25.6	63.2		1984	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004437,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Bookham Commons Bookham Commons Bookham Commons are two commons, situated just to the north of the villages of Great Bookham and Little Bookham, in Surrey, England, 1.51 square kilometres in extent; the individual parts are named Great Bookham Common and Little Bookham Common...			151.4	374.1		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004456,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Bourley and Long Valley Bourley and Long Valley Bourley and Long Valley is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England....			819.7	2025.5		1993	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1006761,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Berkshire and Surrey.One feature of note within the site is an Iron Age hill fort called Caesar's Camp.-Source:*...			1696.9	4193.1		1983, 1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004223,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Brook Brick Pit Brook Brick Pit Brook Brick Pit is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Waverley, Surrey, England which is 1.08 hectares in size.-External links:**...			0.96	2.37		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000136,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Charleshill Charleshill Charleshill is a village in Surrey, England. It lies to the west of Elstead and to the east of Tilford in the borough of Waverley. The village lies to the south of Crooksbury Common and near the River Wey.The local public house is called The Donkey...			10.3	25.6		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003046,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Charterhouse to Eashing Charterhouse to Eashing Charterhouse to Eashing is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England....			66.8	165.1		1986	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004466,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Chiddingfold Forest Chiddingfold Forest Chiddingfold Forest is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in south west Surrey and west Sussex, England. It lies near Chiddingfold and Dunsfold. The Forestry Commission owns and/or manages some of woodland in the forest complex of which is designated SSSI...			543.9	1344	, ,	1991	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005561,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Chipstead Downs Chipstead Downs Chipstead Downs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. It lies near Chipstead and Banstead. It has a chalk downland ecosystem.It is managed by the Banstead Commons Conservators.-External links:*...			152.7	377.4	,	1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004534,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Chobham Common Chobham Common Chobham Common is a area of lowland heath a globally rare and threatened habitat, in Surrey, England. It was formerly a freehold owned by the Earl of Onslow, and purchased for £1 an acre by Surrey County Council in 1966...			651.2	1608.5		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004332,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Clock House Brickworks Clock House Brickworks Clock House Brickworks is a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Capel, Surrey, England. This site lies 600m east of the Auclaye SSSI which was also a former brickworks. Geologically, the site lies on wealden clays. It is a site for palentological and sedimentological research covering an area...			32.4	80.1		1992	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002946,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. The bog and the heath lie near Swinley Forest and Bagshot....			1127.3	2785.6	,	1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001957,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Colyers Hanger Colyers Hanger Colyers Hanger is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England, close to the village of Chilworth, Surrey.Colyers Hanger lies on the south-facing escarpment of the Greensand Ridge, which at this point forms St. Martha's Hill...			25.5	63.0		1986	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000066,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Combe Bottom			—	—		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000096,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Devil's Punch Bowl Devil's Punch Bowl The Devil's Punch Bowl is a large natural amphitheatre and beauty spot near Hindhead, Surrey, in England, and is the source of many stories about the area. The London to Portsmouth road used to climb round its side, but this is now closed due to the Hindhead Tunnel opening on the 27th July 2011...			279.9	691.6		1986	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000109,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Dumsey Meadow Dumsey Meadow Dumsey Meadow is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. It is the only piece of undeveloped water meadow remaining on the River Thames and is home to a variety of rare plants and insects....			9.6	23.7		1994	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1007206,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Esher Commons Esher Commons Esher Commons comprises several large wooded areas to the South West of Esher in the English county of Surrey. The designation includes Esher Common, Fairmile Common, West End Common and Oxshott Heath.-Geology and terrain:...			358.3	885.4		1986	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000780,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Frensham Common Frensham Common Frensham Common is a heathland Site of Special Scientific Interest near Frensham, Surrey. Owned by the National Trust but managed by Waverley borough council, it supports the sand lizard, smooth snake, woodlark, Dartford warbler and nightjar. ...			1832.2	4527.4		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004371,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Godstone Ponds Godstone Ponds Godstone Ponds is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England.-External links:*...			13.0	32.1	,	1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000828,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Gong Hill Gong Hill Gong Hill is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. It is described as the site of a battle between Saxons and Danes in 893 AD, according to 'A Frensham History' by Robert Hickling and other local writers.-External links:**...			6.5	16.2		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003016,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Hackhurst and White Downs Hackhurst and White Downs Hackhurst and White Downs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England and can be found along the North Downs Way. It is located on a chalk escarpment-External links:*...			185.0	457.1	,	1986	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004353,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Hankley Hankley Common Hankley Common is a common near Elstead, Surrey, England. It is an area of heathland with sandy infertile soil. The dry areas are covered in common heather and bell heather with patches of bracken Hankley Common is a designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest .-Atlantic Wall...			542.2	1832.2		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004371,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Hankley Farm Hankley Farm -External links:*...			2.4	5.9		1994	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005744,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Hedgecourt Hedgecourt -External links:*...			33.3	82.3		1986	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000860,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Horsell Common Horsell Common SSSI Horsell Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England, UK. It is and lies near Horsell, an ancient village nearby to the more modern Woking. It includes a Muslim Burial Ground and a number of Bronze Age barrows and heathland. The common has thousands of trees. There are parts...			150.3	371.3		1986	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000870,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Kempton Park Reservoirs Kempton Park Reservoirs Kempton Park Reservoirs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. It consists of a group of reservoirs at Kempton Park between Hanworth and Sunbury on Thames. It is owned by Thames Water.-History:...			25.6	63.2		1999	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000385,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Knight and Bessborough Reservoirs Knight Reservoirs Knight Reservoirs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England.The SSSI includes Knight Reservoir and Bessborough Reservoir.-External links:*...			62.8	155.1		–	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000383,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Langham Pond Langham Pond -External links:*...			25.9	63.9		1986	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000918,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Leith Hill Leith Hill Leith Hill to the south west of Dorking, Surrey, England, reaches above sea level, the highest point on the Greensand Ridge, and is the second highest point in south-east England, after Walbury Hill near Hungerford, West Berkshire, high....			337.2	833.2	, ,	1991	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000922,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Lingfield Cernes Lingfield Cernes -External links:*...			10.1	24.9		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000950,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. It is owned and managed by the National Trust.The site includes part of the North Downs which has remained relatively undisturbed by the pressures of modern farming and building. It stretches for 8 miles ...			999.4	2469.5	, , , ,	1986	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000977,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Moor Park Moor Park SSSI, Surrey Moor Park SSSI is a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Farnham, Surrey, England.-External links:*...			17.0	17.5		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001027,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Netherside Stream Outcrops Netherside Stream Outcrops Netherside Stream Outcrops is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England.-External links:*...			2.8	7.1	,	1990	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005890,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Ockham and Wisley Commons Ockham and Wisley Commons Ockham and Wisley Commons is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England.-External links:*...

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Papercourt

Papercourt is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Woking, Surrey, England.-External links:*...

Puttenham & Crooksbury Commons

Puttenham & Crooksbury Commons lie to the south of the Hog's Back which runs between Farnham and Guildford in Surrey, England. The commons are sites of special scientific interest...

Quarry Hangers

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Ranmore Common

Ranmore Common is a village and an area of wooded common land on the North Downs, to the northwest of Dorking in the English county of Surrey. It is located within the civil parish of Wotton and is also within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty...

Reigate Heath

Reigate Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Reigate, Surrey, England.-External links:*...

Seale Chalk Pit

Seale Chalk Pit is a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Seale, Surrey, England.Its area is 3.02 hectares .It was the first nature reserve to be managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust .-External links:**...

Sheepleas

Sheepleas is a 108 Ha Site of Special Scientific Interest, managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust in Surrey, England, near East and West Horsley....

Sheet's Heath Common

Sheet's Heath Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Brookwood, Surrey, England....

Smart's and Prey Heaths

Smart's and Prey Heaths is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England.-External links:**...

Smokejack Clay Pit

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Staffhurst Wood

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Staines Moor

Staines Moor is a Site of Special Scientific Interest at the NW corner of Surrey, England. It is around 2 sq km in area, and consists of rough pasture. The River Colne, Hertfordshire runs through it. It lies between Staines to the south and the village of Stanwellmoor to the north.The Staines Moor...

Stockstone Quarry

Stockstone Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. It is 3.8 hectares in size.-External links:*...

Stones Road Pond

Stones Road Pond is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. It is 0.5 hectares.-External links:*...

Thorpe Hay Meadow

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Thorpe Park No 1 Gravel Pit

Thorpe Park No 1 Gravel Pit is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England.-External links:*...

Thursley Common

Thursley Common is a heathland Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. It is one of the last remaining heathlands in Surrey. It is most famed for its diverse wildlife...

Titsey Woods

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Upper Common Pits

Upper Common Pits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England.-External links:*...

Vann Lake and Ockley Woods

Vann Lake and Ockley Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest to the north of Horsham, Surrey, England.-External links:*...

Wey Valley Meadows

Wey Valley Meadows is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. It is noted for its unimproved meadows.-External links:*...

Whitmoor Common

Whitmoor Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. It has heathland, woodland, grassland and open water. Particularly noteworthy are the vascular plants, invertebrates, bryophytes and birds.-External links:*...

Woldingham & Oxted Downs

Woldingham & Oxted Downs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England.-External links:*...

Wraysbury Reservoir

The Wraysbury Reservoir is a water supply reservoir for London lying just west of the M25 near the village of Wraysbury and Heathrow airport. The reservoir was begun in 1967 and completed in 1970 with a capacity of 34,000 million litres....

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