Gracious Pond

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Gracious Pond
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Gracious Pond
TypeNature reserve
LocationChobham, Surrey
OS grid SU 987 638
Area14 hectares (35 acres)
Managed bySurrey Wildlife Trust

Gracious Pond is a 14-hectare (35-acre) nature reserve in Chobham in Surrey. It is managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust. [1] It is part of Chobham Common Site of Special Scientific Interest. [2]

This site has heath, wet woodland and ponds. Fauna include common toad and raft spiders, which can run on water. There are heathland plants such as round-leaved sundew and trees include beeches. [1]

There is no public access.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Gracious Pond". Surrey Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  2. "Designated Sites View: Chobham Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 5 November 2018.

Coordinates: 51°21′54″N0°35′02″W / 51.365°N 0.584°W / 51.365; -0.584