Ebernoe Common NNR
Ebernoe Common is a large wooded common in West Sussex.
County: West Sussex
Main habitats: Wood Pasture
Area: 75.9 Ha
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Although most NNRs are managed by Natural England, 88 are wholly or partly managed by other bodies approved by Council, under Section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Ebernoe Common NNR is owned and managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
It is a very fine ancient pasture woodland site that is home to many plants and animals. Bats such as barbastelle and Bechstein’s can be found on the common. Hawfinch, all three species of woodpecker and nightingale breed here. Over 400 species of fungi and 375 species of plant occur on the NNR.
Location and access
Ebernoe is 24 km north of Arundel, 1.5 km east of the A283.
There is a car park for 20 cars at the reserve's main entrance in Streets Lane.
Facilities
The nearest toilet and refreshment facilities are found in local villages.
There is an extensive network of footpaths in the wood and some bridleways.
