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Anglo-Saxon fortified centre at Eashing

7 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dartford Warbler and Woodlark
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Dartford Warbler, Woodlark, Woodpigeon +78 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Dartford Warbler, Woodlark, Woodpigeon +78 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Batman Hoverfly, Dark-edged Bee-fly, Western Conifer Seed Bug +6 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
European walking route E2 west, UK, South East EnglandWalking route

Westroute: Stranraer (UK) - Birminhgham (UK) - Calais (FR) - Zoersel (BE) / Eastroute: Stranraer (UK) - Harwich (UK) - Rotterdam (NL) - Zoersel (BE) / Both Routes: Zoersel (BE) - Maastrich (NL) - Luxembourg (LUX) - Lake Geneva (CH) - Nice (FR)

Named routeRef E2International walking route
Boathouse Route, WinkworthWalking route1.5 km

A shorter route on a wider path, staying on the flatter parts of the upper arboretum.

Named routeLength 1.5 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Nature Trail, HindheadWalking route1.3 km
Named routeLength 1.3 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Heathland Hike, HindheadWalking route8 km

A gentle stroll around the tranquil Witley and Milford Commons. Dry sandy paths weave through different habitats across the commons. Walk clockwise clockwise from the car park for best experience. Dogs welcome (leads during nesting season: 1 Mar-31 Jul)

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
FP291public footpath · 428 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 428 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A3Local cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Farnham link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 223Cycling route
Named routeRef 223National Cycle Network
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 22Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cycle Surrey Hills - Elstead LoopMountain bike route
Named routeRegional cycle route
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
Devils PunchBowl LoopMountain bike route
Named routeCycle surrey hills
Cycle Surrey Hills - Puttenham LoopMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Halfway Lanebridleway · 464 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 464 mSurface pavedPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Eashing: cottages east of the bridge

Eashing: cottages east of the bridge

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