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WARNHAM

38 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome38 ha

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 92m away — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Riverside Walk

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Downs LinkWalking route59 km

A 37 mile shared route for walkers, horse riders and cyclists linking the North Downs Way with the South Downs Way

Named routeLength 59 kmRegional walking route
West Sussex Literary TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Riverside WalkWalking route13 km

A circular walk around Horsham following the Chennels Brook, Horn Brook, Arun, and Boldings Brook

Named routeLength 13 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Named routeLength 220 kmRegional walking route
High Weald Landscape TrailWalking route
Named routeRef HWLTListed length 145kmRegional walking route
Rookwood Golf Clubpublic footpath · 34 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 34 mPath type: service
Rookwood Golf Clubpublic footpath · 109 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 109 mPath type: service
Rookwood Golf Clubpublic footpath · 267 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 267 mPath type: service
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Cycling

22 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 223Cycling route
Named routeRef 223National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 228 Crawley to PulboroughCycling route
Named routeRef 228National Cycle Network
Worthing Road to Horsham StationCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Corridor 1aCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Pedlars WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Broadbridge Heath to HorshamCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Daux Hillbridleway · 675 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 675 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway
Pixies' Hollowbridleway · 543 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 543 mPath type: bridleway
Daux Hillbridleway · 327 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 327 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Daux Hillbridleway · 38 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 38 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway

About this nature reserve

Warnham is a 38-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Horsham, South East England. The reserve includes lakes and wetland areas, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching, particularly for wading birds and waterfowl.

Wildlife to spot

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Winter scene at Warnham Nature Reserve

Winter scene at Warnham Nature Reserve

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