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RIVER MOLE

23 ha

📷 Wikipedia · River Mole · CC BY-SA 3.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome23 ha

Getting here

51.29242, -0.33713

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Family friendly

Good match

Free

café

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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33 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Mole Gap TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Box Hill Train To Stepping Stones Walk, Box HillWalking route4.8 km▾
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Box Hill Hike, Box HillWalking route12.8 km▾

Circular walk, dog friendly, steep climbs and steps, paths may be slippery in winter, Please take care with your footing and wear suitable footwear for the conditions, Broadwood's Folly, Mickleham Gallops

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 04:00;06:00Round tripLocal walking route
Box Hill Happy Valley circular walk, Box HillWalking route4.3 km▾

Circular walk. Dog Friendly, Paths can be slippery in winter, Box Hill, Broadwood's tower folly, Juniper Valley, Happy Valley, Salomons Memorial Viewpoint

Named routeLength 4.3 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Box Hill Stepping Stones walk, Box HillWalking route3.2 km▾
Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
FP 58public footpath · 139 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 139 mSurface dirtIncline upPath type: footway
Riverside Walk (FP 123)public footpath · 430 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 430 mPath type: footway
Mole Gap Trail (FP 594)public footpath · 582 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 582 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

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20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Leatherhead - Ashtead A24 Cycle trackCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 22Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Surrey CyclewayCycling route▾

Epsom link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route▾

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route48 m▾
Named routeRef 22Length 48 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route35 m▾
Named routeRef 22Length 35 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
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Horse riding

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17 public paths nearby

Public paths
River Lanebyway open to all traffic · 15 m▾
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 15 mSurface dirtPath type: track
River Lanebyway open to all traffic · 24 m▾
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 24 mSurface dirtPath type: track
Thorncroft Drivebridleway · 17 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 17 mPath type: residential
Thorncroft Drivebridleway · 38 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 38 mPath type: residential
Thorncroft Drivebridleway · 16 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 16 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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River Mole

📷 Wikipedia · River Mole · CC BY-SA 3.0

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

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🌱Polesden Lacey EstateUrban park4.6 km→🌱King George V Memorial GardensUrban park700 m→✦POLESDEN LACEYHistoric site4.5 km→🦉ASHTEAD PARKNature reserve4 km→🌱King George V Memorial GardensUrban park700 m→🏞️BOX HILLCountry park4.7 km→