Mayford Meadows

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Mayford Meadows
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Mayford Meadows
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationWoking, Surrey
OS grid SU 998 563
Area4.9 hectares (12 acres)
Managed byWoking Borough Council

Mayford Meadows is a 4.9-hectare (12-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the southern outskirts of Woking in Surrey. It is owned and managed by Woking Borough Council. [1] [2]

Management of meadows aims to encourage wet grassland with a rich variety of flora. Species of flowering plants include cuckooflower, marsh marigold, purple loosestrife, meadowsweet and yellow water-lily. [1]

There is access from Drakes Way.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Mayford Meadows". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  2. "Map of Mayford Meadows". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 26 November 2018.

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