Getting here
51.18355, -0.35113
Best for
6 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Mountain biking
Varies60%Named MTB route nearby: Summer Lightning
Cycling
Varies58%Named cycling route nearby: Regurgitator
Hiking
Free58%Named hiking route nearby: Leith Hill Greenway
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
37
19 named nearby · 18 public paths
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
18
18 named nearby
Named route
🚵
Mountain biking
19
19 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
8
8 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Beare Green walk (SCC) · Walking0
Capel walk (SCC) · Walking0
Leith Hill Greenway · Walking0
Abinger Roughs Nature Walk, North Downs West · Walking3.2 km
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Coldharbour Common Road (BY 527) · byway open to all traffic
Coldharbour Common Road (BY 527) · byway open to all traffic
Coldharbour Common Road (BY 527) · byway open to all traffic
About this historic site
Anstiebury (Hill Fort) is an ancient historic site covering 11 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
🅿️
Parking
2 nearby · 227m
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
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