IPING AND STEDHAM COMMONS
sliver-studded blue. photo Mark Monk-Terry
Superb example of lowland heath with all the fauna and flora one would expect
sliver-studded blue. photo Mark Monk-Terry
nearest town: Midhurst
highlights: Digger wasps, field crickets, tiger beetles, woodlark, Dartford warbler, nightjar, stonechat and sundew.
access: The reserve is flat and there are no stiles, but there are many gates to allow entry into the grazing area of Stedham Common. There is a large car park on the Elsted road just off the A272.
size: 80 hectare
nature reserve map:Nature Reserve guide map (.pdf)
more information:
Nature Reserve guide entry (.pdf)
