Meet the Inhabitants of Thundry Meadows, Elstead
With its evocative name, connections to Thor and great online reviews, I was expecting a lot from Thundry Meadows and I was not disappointed.
Thundry Meadows
Thundry Meadows, which is skirted by the River Wey, is a tranquil mix of water meadows, heathland and marshland and is teeming with wildlife.
The Inhabitants
We saw spiders, dragonflies, butterflies, grasshoppers, birds, cows, a frog and a family of Canada geese.
Buggy Issues
Accessing Thundry Meadows was difficult. It is certainly not buggy friendly. The entrance was a stile, the paths were overgrown and the boardwalk narrow.
Practicalities aside, in many ways these problems just added to the fun.
Cattle Grazing
When we visited there were cattle grazing, which meant there was also an electric fence. The cattle are generally resident from April to October.
Finding It!
Thundry Meadows was a little hard to find and I drove past it twice. To find it look for a small lay-by with a large wooden gate on the southern side of Waverley Lane. The lay-by is nearly opposite Seale Road.
Visit the Thundry Meadows website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Elstead, near Farnham
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU8 6LE
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a blanket and a picnic.
Facilities: None
How Long We Spent There: 1 hour
Buggies: I found it hard to use a buggy here.
Parking: There is no car park but there is space for about three cars in the lay-by (see above).
Cost of Parking: Free.
Wildlife You Might See: Spiders, dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies, grasshoppers, birds, cattle (at times), snakes, frogs, ducks and Canada geese.
Information Written: July 2016
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