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Welcome to Rowhill Nature Reserve 👋
Local nature reserve status since 1968
FREE access is allowed to the public on foot, any other activities within the Reserve must be limited to protect the various habitats and the wildlife.
SEE THE NATURE
Explore the reserve on your own, with family or walking your dog
SEE THE WILD LIFE
You can see butterflies and if you are lucky one of our deers may show up
SEE THE FLOWERS
There are plenty of flowers to see and smell around the reserve
Volunteer at Rowhill Nature Reserve
The Rowhill Conservation Volunteers are an active group looking after the Rowhill Nature Reserve. They meet on the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at the Field Centre. Tasks include clearing rhododendrons, hay making in late Summer, path making and coppicing in the Winter.
- Volunteers are welcome from the age of 14
- Scouts, Guides, Duke of Edinburgh’s are also welcome
- A wide variety of tasks according to the season and habitat
- Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided for volunteers
Benefits of being outdoors
The environment has the biggest impact on our health
Being in nature or even looking at scenes of nature reduces anger, anxiety and stress. You could even lower your blood pressure, heart rate and muscle tension by spending time in nature. Rowhill Nature Reserve is a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenland (SANG). Look on our "About Us" page to find more information about what this entails.
Upcoming Events
Rowhill Summer Event
Start on: 10:00 AM
Rowhill Nature Reserve, Cranmore Lane
Join us for our summer event on Sunday 10th July 2022 More details to come Where: The field on Rowhill Nature Reserve and the Field Centre What: We will have […]
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- Sep
Scavenger Hunt
Start on: 2:00 PM
Rowhill Nature Reserve, Cranmore Lane
Join a scavenger hunt and walk for families followed by refreshments in the Field Centre.
- 30
- Oct
Fungus Foray
Start on: 11:00 AM
Rowhill Nature Reserve, Cranmore Lane
Our Fungus Foray is back. Join our President, Dr Spooner on 30th October and explore the fu
- 27
- Nov
Christmas Fair
Start on: 10:00 AM
Rowhill Nature Reserve, Cranmore Lane
Join us for our Christmas Fair. It’s great chance to socialise and buy small Christm
JOIN US AND HELP US BY DONATION
You can help with the upkeep and maintenance of Rowhill Nature Reserve by either volunteering or donating.
our history
The Rowhill Nature Reserve Society was registered as a charity in 1968
The Reserve is secondary ancient woodland and the show of spring flowers is most impressive. Sweet Chestnut trees were planted to supply the hop industry that was located in the neighbourhood.
Loved by the community
First time visit after being in the area for 30 years. Will go again on a sunny day. Lovely easy walk on the Blackwater path.
Valerie, Visitor
Gorgeous forest and walk for dogs or just for a walk. Beautiful flowers, lovely walks, 2 car parks to get here, and sometimes I just go here to relax. Overall, a decent forest!
Dan, Local guide
A lovely place to walk and take a dog. There are various habitats within a woodland area, which is looked after by the local council and volunteers, who are committed and do a great job. Worth a visit with or without a dog! 😊
Sally, Visitor
A very pleasant walk for the family. There are steps in places so might not be good for pushchairs or wheel chairs. The people who work there are very nice and helpful, providing maps of the reserve and info on events that are happening.
Steven,
Latest News
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AprRowhill Nature Reserve launches new website
The team at Rowhill Nature Reserve is happy to announce the launch of our new website. What makes this launch significant is a beautiful new format. This considerable improvement makes […]
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AprSweet smell of Gorse flowers is everywhere
Scruffy looking, prickly bush with beaming yellow flowers that smell sweet like a coconut. Every spring to early summer (peaks in April and May) Gorse flower has apparently the power […]
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Apr5 surprising facts about spending time in nature
Humans always like to spend time in nature, and somehow in the urban lifestyle, we seem to have forgotten it. Rediscovering your connection to nature can have surprising benefits. Just […]
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