46: The second annual CycloCross Reigate, the history of our local heathland … and more

2713.478 - 2742.445 Peter Stewart

And of the heathland that remains in Surrey... 25% has been lost to scrub. And that means that the heathland in Surrey is increasingly rare, very valuable habitat. And Reigate Heath itself is the largest example in East Surrey. It's a SSSI site, Site of Special Scientific Interest. And it's been that since 1955 because of its heathland habitats. and also the rarity of many plants.