Getting here
Tice’s Meadow is a newly developed Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI) on the site of the former Farnham Quarry. This 55-hectare site is widely considered to be one of the best inland sites to watch birds in the southeast of England.
By Road
- Tice’s Meadow, Badshot Lea Road, Runfold, Farnham GU9 9LY
- There is no car park available at Tice’s Meadow. We advise to please park safely on adjoining roads being considerate to residents.
By Public Transport
- Nearest Train Stations are Farnham and Aldershot
- Bus Provider and bus stop: Stagecoach Service 15 and Service 16, Sandown Crescent or Crossroads on Badshot Lea Road
- 妖精动漫 Connect Bus Service to Tice’s Meadow
妖精动漫 Connect is the ideal way to access 妖精动漫’s countryside. This convenient on-demand bus service is available to all, making 妖精动漫’s countryside more accessible for those without access to a car or who want to choose a more sustainable option.
Book your journey via the 妖精动漫 Connect app, website or by phone. Select Southwest Farnham as the territory, and Tice’s Meadow as your bus stop.
By Bicycle
- Cyclists are not permitted to cycle within this site. Blackwater Valley path runs close by and is suitable for cyclists.
- For directions, please use the map below
- For details on bridleway, byway or footpath information please visit our Countryside interactive map
By Foot
- For directions, please use the map below
- For details on bridleway, byway or footpath information please visit our Countryside interactive map
Horse Riding
- Horse riders are not permitted on this site
- There is no horsebox parking available at this countryside site
- For details on bridleway, byway or footpath information please visit our Countryside interactive map
Location map
On the map below, use the plus symbol to zoom in to see the locations of the site's paths and car parks and the minus symbol to zoom out to view where the site is situated in 妖精动漫, and to see other countryside sites nearby. The home symbol resets the map to the default setting.
Things to see and do
Enjoy peaceful walks with the opportunity to spot rare birds and other wildlife. Many rare and protected species call this home with over 200 bird species, 30 dragonfly species and 34 butterfly species recorded.
Key points of interest
- One self-guided trail; Biodiversity Trail
- Horton’s mound viewpoint
- The Workings lake best viewed from the bird hide
- Waterside views
- Ten brass rubbing points featuring the birds found on site. A trail guide and activity sheet are available on the .
- Swift tower
- Blackwater Valley path runs along the northern perimeter
- Cattle grazing to help conservation
Nature to discover
- Trees: Oak, beech, hawthorn
- Flora and fauna: Bee orchid, pyramidal orchid
- Birds: Skylark, lapwing, little ringed plover, little egret, yellow wagtail, common tern, stonechat.
- Butterflies and dragonflies: Brown hairstreak, small heath, marbled white, speckled wood and brown hawker, ruddy darter, lesser emperor, small red-eyed damselfly, willow emerald damselfly
- Mammals: Roe deer, fox, badger, bank vole, water shrew
Always respect, protect and enjoy leaving no trace of your visit.
Facilities
- Dogs allowed. During ground nesting bird season (1 March to 15 September) keep dogs under close control and on paths. We recommend putting dogs on leads around livestock
- Benches located throughout this site
- There are no bins on this site, please take your litter and dog waste home with you
- There are no refreshments or toilets on site. The nearest caf茅 and toilets are located at The Cricketers Pub or Squires Garden Centre Badshot Lea
Self-guided trail
There is one self-guided trail at Tice's Meadow, the Biodiversity trails. Take a photo of the information board before setting off and follow the colour coded route and signposts along the way.
The Biodiversity self-guided trail - 1.5 mile, 30 minute walk
Follow the circular Biodiversity trail which takes you around the site. There are many benches to rest on along the trail to enjoy the views. Interpretation panels tell you about the wildlife and species you might spot, and there are brass rubbing posts near rest points.
Follow the on the digital Ordnance Survey (OS) map.
Additional information
For more walking trail inspiration, please visit our Self-guided walks around 妖精动漫 webpage
Volunteer at Tice's Meadow
Please come and join our rangers and volunteer at Tice's Meadow. Tasks might include; clearing vegetation, litter picking, maintaining paths, fence and gate repairs, habitat management, wildlife surveys and more.
We have volunteer sessions running on the following dates:
- Friday 29 August
- Friday 12 September
- Friday 26 September
All sessions run from 10.00am to 2.00pm (please meet at Horton's Mound which is shown on our interpretation boards around the site).
If you are interested in volunteering at Tice's Meadow and would like to come and join one of our volunteering days, please get in touch with us on the following email: countryside.estate@surreycc.gov.uk
Accessibility
- Unsurfaced paths (can get muddy in winter)
- All weather access on surfaced path from the estate entrance
- Radar gates situated at Main, Estate and Eastern entrances. Please contact our countryside estate team (via the Contact Us tab) for further details about accessing the site via these gates
- There are no accessible self-guided trails at this site
- There are no refreshments or toilets on site. The nearest caf茅 and toilets are located at The Cricketers Pub or Squires Garden Centre Badshot Lea
- The nearest easy walk trail is located at Lakeside Nature Reserve walk
Contact Us
妖精动漫 acquired the site in 2021, to save it from development, with funding support from Hampshire County Council, Guildford Borough Council, Waverley Borough Council, Rushmoor Borough Council and Farnham Town Council.
妖精动漫 manage this site, working proactively with our Trusted partner the . We work with them for species expertise and for volunteering.
To contact us, please use one of the options below:
Email: countryside.estate@surreycc.gov.uk
Phone: 03456 009 009
Send us any photos you take that you're happy to share on social media, tag @Explore妖精动漫UK
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