Burton Mill Pond Local Nature Reserve, Petworth, Sussex

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Accessibility

https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/burton-chingford-ponds

2025:

"Dogs are welcome, but so that they do not affect other people and our wildlife, please keep them under close control and clean up after your dog."

For more accessibility information, please contact the council.

Brief description

https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/burton-chingford-ponds

2025:

"A microcosm of different habitats within one site - various woodland, carr, wet and dry heath, two large ponds and bogs

Just three miles south of Petworth an old water mill overlooks a tranquil 16th century hammer pond, where fishermen punt lazily across the water searching for Carp, Great Crested Grebes dive for Roach and Rudd, and Kingfishers splash for the small fry.

Burton and Chingford Ponds is jointly managed by Sussex Wildlife Trust and West Sussex County Council.

Burton and Chingford Ponds Nature Reserve is free to visit, but we are only able to care for Burton and Chingford Ponds with the support we receive from our members. Please consider becoming a member or making a donation today."

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Website

https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/burton-chingford-ponds

Directions

https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/burton-chingford-ponds

2025:

"The reserve is also connected to the surrounding area by footpaths and bridleways and can be reached via the Serpent Trail and the West Sussex Literary Trail. Use Traveline to plan your journey to this nature reserve.

The best way to experience this nature reserve is to start at the Mill, and follow the circular nature trail. 

The entire nature trail is around three miles long and is on level ground with only one stile at Crouch Farm. The nature trail includes surfaced and unsurfaced footpaths, minor roads and a boardwalk over the wettest areas."

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Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

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