Getting here
51.08373, -0.64199
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +64 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +64 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hazel, Hawthorn, Spear-leaved Orache +20 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Hedge Woundwort, Wood Avens, Meadow Buttercup +182 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Helophilus pendulus +137 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Helophilus pendulus +137 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
9 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Greensand WayWalking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Stargazing Circular Walk at Black DownWalking route2.4 km
At the highest point in Surrey, away from light pollution, Black Down is ideal for stargazing. On a clear night, there are ~4,000 stars visible, including the Milky Way. This leisurely walk offers viewpoints & a chance to encounter night-time wildlife.
Hidden Hindhead Walking Trail, HindheadWalking route5 km
Discover this well-signposted and not too demanding walk taking in both Gibbet Hill and The Temple of the Four Winds, each with superb views. On a clear day you'll be able to glimpse the distant London skyline. Undulating terrain, steep in placees.
The Serpent TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Haslemere link
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes
🐴Horse riding
4 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Gostrode Lanebridleway · 773 m
Wildlife to spot
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