The Hogsmill Local Nature Reserve is a combination of open grassy rides and woodland copses with the Hogsmill River meandering through, and to the north, the Bonesgate Stream. The first section of the Hogsmill River is classed as a Chalk Stream, which is internationally important and one of only 200 in the world! It is noted for its nesting habitat for Kingfishers, which nest in the riverbanks and a range of other bird, mammal and insect species.

The Stepping Stones in the Hogsmill River are closed because they are not safe to be used at the moment.

We’re working with our partners to resolve the issues; we must lower the water levels in this area so that the stepping stones are not submerged in water, which makes them extremely slippery, and repair the steps on the northern bank to make them safe to use.

Thank you for your patience while we undertake this work; we are doing everything we can to make the stepping stones safe so that we can open them again as soon as possible.