Belmont Pastures

Belmont Pastures is a nature reserve north of Belmont railway station, protecting areas of chalk grassland that have never been improved with fertilizers or seeds. The reserve spans roughly 3 acres and includes meadows where visitors can find a range of native wildflowers and grasses throughout the year.

The land was previously part of Belmont Hospital grounds before being designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 2006. This change reflected a shift toward conserving the natural grassland habitat.

Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers work with the Sutton Council to maintain this natural space, demonstrating community involvement in environmental protection.

The reserve can be accessed via Sevenoaks Close and is open to visitors throughout the year to observe wildlife at different times. Spring and summer are ideal for seeing wildflowers and insects, while autumn and winter bring migrating birds to the area.

Roesel's bush cricket, a nationally scarce insect species, has established thriving populations within the reserve's grasslands. Many visitors are surprised to learn that this insect, more commonly found in warmer regions, has adapted to live here.

GPS coordinates: 51.34520,-0.19770

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07