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Lightwater Country Park

Lightwater Country Park is situated on the edge of Lightwater Village and extends to 59 hectares.

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The Country Park is predominately heathland habitat, but there are also ponds, woodland, shrubs and lowland bog. These habitats offer the opportunity to observe a wide variety of wildlife, birds, mammals, plants and insects.

Location Map
Lightwater Country Park is just off Junction 3 of the M3 motorway between the villages of Bagshot and Lightwater. From Guildford and Bracknell it is signed off the A322.

More information

• The nearest train station is Bagshot.
• Bus routes from Camberley and Guildford stop at Lightwater.
• Grid reference for the Country Park is SU 921 622.
• Download the Lightwater Country Park General Information leaflet Opens in a new window

Attractions

Trial Guide
View the Lightwater Country Park Trail Guide

Heathland Visitor Centre
Opening Times:
Only available for private hire, special events and bookings.

Other Facilities
Full access for disabled persons and hearing induction loop available.

What is the Visitor Centre?
The Visitor Centre is a base for continual education of the public with regards to conservation, nature and wildlife. This is done by a variety of activities - all fun!

Enjoy a variety of sensory displays that tell the Heathland Story.

• Many adults and children take part in educational and fun events through the year.
• The Visitor Centre is a base for Conservation Activities led by the Rangers. 
• For hire of the Visitor Centre please contact the Rangers on 01276 479582.

Conservation and Volunteering
The area of heathland within the Country Park has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

What does this mean?
The Country Park is therefore an area of high nature conservation value. This due to the rarity of this type of habitat against damaging operations or development. For more information on SSSI please go to www.english-nature.org.uk/special/sssi/

The Lightwater Country Park will be launching its Conservation Season as of October. This will be followed by the Conservation programme through the winter.

During the months of October through to February the Rangers will be running weekly conservation tasks, usually on Thursdays. The priority for these task days will be clearance of invading birch and pine scrub from heathland areas, though there may be additional one-off projects such as fence and stile building and path improvements. In addition to public involvement, the Rangers will also be assisted during the conservation period by work experience students from schools and colleges from throughout Surrey. If you are interested in wildlife or just crave fresh air and exercise and have some spare time, why not come along and help the Rangers with this vital conservation work?

Contact Gordon and Pete on 01276 479 582 or rangers@surreyheath.gov.uk for more information.

Countryside and wildlife
Explore and let your imagination run wild in the Country park. There are numerous tracks that criss cross the park- you can enjoy the scenery without disturbing the wildlife.
View more information on Heathland and wildlife at the Lightwater Country Park.

Children's Playground
An adventure playground suitable for children aged from toddlers to twelve year olds. Play equipment includes swings, rope trails, balancing beams and a four metre high space net.

Angling
Open season runs from mid June to mid March. Application forms for permits are available from the Rangers on 01276 479582. For any general enquiries please contact the Lightwater Angling Society 01252 680230 or visit the Lightwater Angling Society website Opens in a new window.

Rangers Service
The Rangers offer a wide range of services for visiting schools and groups. They are also available for local outreach projects at their own venues. A teacher's pack and student resource pack are available on request. Please call the Rangers for further information and advice on 01276 479582 or email rangers@surreyheath.gov.uk

Fitness Circuit
Get your fitness levels up - use the small but efficient fitness circuit set in tranquil pine trees. Equipment includes leap frogs, chin-up bars and money bars located adjacent the Leisure Centre.

Walking and other Events
Do join the Rangers for walks and exciting events held at the Country Park through the year. View events listing.

Lightwater Leisure Centre
Fancy a workout in a gym or playing tennis or football? Why not take a look at the Leisure Centre. View more details on the Lightwater Leisure Centre.

Download a leaflet
Download a copy of the Easy Access Trail Lightwater Country Park leaflet Opens in a new window