Category: General Information

The Changing Face of Ridlands Grove: A More Natural Approach to Homes for Woodland Creatures 

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Our much-loved woodland attraction is evolving to support nature first

Ridlands Grove has long been a place of quiet enchantment, particularly for families drawn to the “animal houses” hidden among the trees. While many of the original structures have now been removed or not reinstated, visitors will still find a rare ancient woodland, rich in imagination and increasingly focused on supporting wildlife in a more natural and sustainable way.

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Why we need you to help keep dogs out of Yalden Spring

On By thewordbirdIn Conservation, Flora and Fauna, General Information

Yalden Spring, just a few hundred metres from the High Chart car park, is an incredibly special habitat. With our work on its regeneration well underway, we are seeing very positive signs of it becoming a “wetland heath” area, which is rare indeed and very good news for Limpsfield Common. But we need you to help us by keeping your dogs out of the pond. Here’s a friendly reminder as to why…

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Respecting the rules on Limpsfield Common (open access land) to help preserve the area for future generations

On By thewordbirdIn Conservation, General Information

Limpsfield Common (owned by the National Trust) is commons land, aka open access land, on which the “right to roam” applies. Right to roam includes activities such as walking, running, watching wildlife and climbing, but other activities may not be allowed or may require permission. 

Below is a run-down of the various rules that apply to Limpsfield Common and how you can help us to preserve this wonderful place for generations to come…

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