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ARDINGLY RESERVOIR

75 ha

📷 Kurseong Carl · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome75 ha

Getting here

51.04863, -0.10526

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Route 20 Crawley - Pyecombe (proposed)

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 50 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
William Robinson Woodland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Sussex Diamond WayWalking route97 km
Named routeLength 97 kmRegional walking route
Sussex Ouse Valley WayWalking route67 km
Named routeLength 67 kmRegional walking route
Dophin Lesuire Centre to B2272 Public FootpathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Walk from Standen to Kingscote Bluebell Railway, StandenWalking route9.6 km

A country walk for more experienced walkers to and from Kingscote Station and the celebrated Bluebell Steam Railway.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Oldlands Avenuepublic footpath · 539 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 539 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route FCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Hatchgate LaneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Route 20 Crawley - Pyecombe (proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 20National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Tilgate Forest SingletrackMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

14 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this nature reserve

Ardingly Reservoir is a Local Nature Reserve covering 75 hectares in Mid Sussex, South East England. This site offers habitats for waterfowl and rare plants, with activities such as birdwatching, walking, and angling available for visitors.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ardingly Reservoir

📷 Kurseong Carl · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ardingly Reservoir

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱WakehurstUrban park1.9 km→✦WAKEHURST PLACEHistoric site2 km→✦BORDE HILLHistoric site3 km→🌱Borde HillUrban park3.4 km→🌱The Dolphin Leisure CentreUrban park4.8 km→🌱Borde Hill GardenUrban park3 km→

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