Beyond Brighton
Tilgate Forest Local Nature Reserve
Adders and dragonflies
About Tilgate Forest Local Nature Reserve
Tilgate Forest Local Nature Reserve, by Tilgate Golf Course, mixes conifer and broadleaved plantations with heathland and acid grassland; look for dragonflies, common lizards, adders, woodpeckers and wood ants. Combine it with the Furnace Green circular walk.
Why it's on our list
- Wildlife
- Woodland
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Tilgate Forest Local Nature Reserve before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Tilgate Forest Local Nature Reserve are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Airports
- Gatwick Airport4.3 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 23 min