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Ashtead Common

11 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Ashtead Station Car Park 14m away — 20 car parks within reach, toilets nearby

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Magpie +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Magpie +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — White-legged Damselfly, Glow-worm, Metylophorus nebulosus +29 more · last seen 2026; Insects — White-legged Damselfly, Glow-worm, Metylophorus nebulosus +29 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

21 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Mole Gap TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal 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
LOOP link to Ewell West stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Headley Heath Bluebell Walk, Box HillWalking route4.8 km

Discover distant vistas, wander through woodlands & valleys and enjoy a vast display of bluebells in the spring months on this family-friendly trail. Paths with some steep ascents and descents, steps, uneven terrain & bridlepaths. Dogs welcome on a lead.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Headley Heath Circuit, Box HillWalking route6.6 km

Enjoy stunning views and rich, varied and rare wildlife on a circular walk over open heathland, woodland and chalk downland designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. One steep descent and some steps. Dogs welcome on a lead due to livestock.

Named routeLength 6.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
FP 40public footpath · 133 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 133 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
FP 41public footpath · 345 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 345 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Ashtead Commons Concessionary Ride 1public footpath · 1.5 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.5 kmSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway
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Cycling

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33Local cycle route
Leatherhead - Ashtead A24 Cycle trackCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Hogsmill RiverCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Epsom link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route67 m
Named routeRef 22Length 67 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Public Bridleway 33bridleway · 1.3 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.3 kmSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway

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