The Shere woodlands are commercial featuring both coniferous and broadleaf timber crops of various ages. There has been a long history of commercial silvicultural management with a view to production of quality high value timber products.

The woodlands have a formal subcompartment structure and many of the compartments contain a mix of species. All of the conifer and most of the broadleaf trees can be considered as productive crops. The main species include Corsican and Scots pine, Douglas fir, Japanese larch and various mixed broadleaves and conifer stands.

The woodlands are attractive and easily accessible which makes them popular with walkers who use the well-established tracks and paths and enjoy the wonderful mix of flora and fauna that are found there, particularly in the western section. Part of the North Downs Way passes through the woodlands on the southern boundary. The eastern section of the woodlands is more densely afforested and has fewer visitors, offering more privacy.

The woodlands also offer the opportunity for shooting and stalking.

This property has 732 acres of land.

Situation

The Shere Woodlands are located in a delightful area of Surrey countryside just north of the villages of Shere and Gomshall and to the east of the town of Guildford. Set within the Surrey Hills on the North Downs, the woodlands incorporate Great King’s Wood, Upper Weston Wood, King’s Hills, Oaken Grove and Crabtree Plantation, all in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

The woodlands are accessed via a number of different entrances directly from minor country roads. There is an extensive network of well established internal tracks which give good management access throughout the woods. Some of the tracks are suitable for use by timber lorries.