| Surrey & South West London Field Trips & Events 2008 - For Butterflies |
Walks usually start at 11:00 a.m. and should last at least until mid-afternoon unless other instructions apply, so do bring lunch/refreshments. If in doubt re the weather or any other aspect, telephone the trip leader/contact for up to date information. There is no need to tell the leader/contact that you will attend but if you do, and then find that you cannot, please tell him as this avoids unnecessary waiting. National Trust members can avoid car parking charges at NT car parks by displaying their membership cards. If possible, bring binoculars - preferably close focusing. We would love to see new faces as well as the regulars on these walks and hope you will enjoy yourself. Any last
minutes changes will be posted here. Later Field Trips for your Diary
Date
Grid Reference
Location & Details
Wed 16th April
TQ(187) 170 732
11:00am - Ham Riverlands - Early Flyers such as Brimstone & Peacock along the Thames Morning only. Car park at north end of Ham Street - Petersham - by the Thames
Leader: Malcolm Bridge
Wed 30th April
TQ(187) 195 538
11:00am - Headley Warren - Grizzled and Dingy Skipper - Green Hairstreak and other spring species. A private site with limited access. Meet in field next to Headley Road/Lodgebottom lane which runs from Headley to Juniper Hall about 0.5 mile from its junction with B2033
Leader: Mike Weller
Sun 4th May
TQ(187) 141 503. Ranmore (NT) car park (east)
11:00am - Denbies Hillside - Green Hairstreak - Dingy & Grizzled Skippers - Brown Hairstreak eggs (& perhaps first instar larvae)
Leader: Gail & Steve Jeffcoate
Wed 7th May
TQ(187) 377 620
11:00am - Hutchinsons Bank - Spring downland species including day-flying moths. Meet at Farleigh Green Crescent off Featherbed Lane Addington.
Leader: Malcolm Bridge
Wed 21st May
SU(186) 995 338
11:00am - Oaken Wood - Our branch reserve. Wood White and Pearl-bordered Fritillary? Followed by walk to Triangle Meadow. Meet at reserve entrance.
Leader: Malcolm Bridge
Sun 25h May
TQ(187) 141 503
11:00am - Denbies Hillside - First generation Adonis Blue - Five-spot Burnet s.s.p Palustrella and many others. Meet at Ranmore NT car park (east).
Leader: Phil Boys
Wed 4th June
TQ(187) 258 609
11:00am - Banstead Downs - Small Blue. Meet at the sign board near closed car park in Sutton Lane. Park in street - Grange Meadows or Grange Gardens.
Leader: David Gradidge
Wed 11th June
TQ(187) 237 623
10:30am - Howell Hill - Small Blue & Orchids. Meet at 10.30am outside the church at the roundabout for the junction of the A232 with Northey Avenue - East Ewell. Park in residential roads nearby where you can without causing residents problems. Be warned A232 is a major &
Leader: Eileen Taylor
Mon 16th June
TQ(187) 117 617
10:30am - Fairmile Common - Silver-studded blue. Morning only trip. Meet at car park on the road to “The International School” off the A307. 200m south west of where A307 crosses A3
Leader: Mike Weller
Wed 18th June
SU(186) 931 612
11:00am - Brentmoor Heath - Silver-studded Blue (Dartford Warbler). Meet at Greyspot Range Gate - turning right down stony track at end of Brentmoor Road - West End.
Leader: Mary Adler
Wed 25th June
TQ(187) 130 557
11:00am - Bookham Common - Purple Emperor - White Admiral - Silver-washed Fritillary and many others. Bring binoculars. Meet at Tunnel car park off Church Road - where it bends sharply 200m east of Bookham station.
Leader: Howard Whiting
Sun 29th June
TQ(187) 179 513
11:00am - Box Hill - Downland species including Dark Green Fritillary. Also orchids. Meet in car park opposite NT shop on Box Hill
Leader: Mike Weller
Sun 6th July
SU(186) 995 338
11:00am - Oaken Wood - Woodland butterflies hopefully at their peak at our reserve & across Chiddingfold forest. Meet at reserve entrance.
Leader: Malcolm Bridge
Wed 9th July
TQ(187) 178 589
11:00am - Ashtead Common - Purple Emperor - White Admiral and many other woodland and grassland species. Meet at Ashtead Common Estate Office in Woodfield Road - over the level crossing at Ashtead station -- then 200m west along the side of the railway line. Park sensibly before
Leader: Corporation of London Keeper/Howard Whiting13th July (Sun) - Holmwood Common - trip uncertain – no leader yet – to be confirmed
23rd July (Wed) - Great Train Journey (East)
27th July (Sun) - Chobham Common - trip uncertain – no leader yet – to be confirmed
2nd August (Sat) - Great Train Journey (West)
9th August (Sat) - Vale End (joint UTB/Hants)
10th August (Sun) - Box Hill
13th August (Wed) - Reigate and Colley Hills
17th August (Sun) - Denbies Hillside
27th August (Wed) - Bookham Common
3rd September (Wed) - Petridge Wood