Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment

Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment

Coordinates: 51°16′26″N 0°20′28″W / 51.274°N 0.341°W / 51.274; -0.341 Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, England. It is owned and managed by the National Trust.[1]

The site includes part of the North Downs which has remained relatively undisturbed by the pressures of modern farming and building. It stretches for 8 miles (12km) between Leatherhead and Reigate. It includes Box Hill and Headley Heath.[2]

References

  1. ^ Plant Life
  2. ^ Natural England citation for Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI.

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