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Borough Copse

✦ Ancient woodland208 ha

📷 Shazz · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome208 ha

Getting here

51.16946, -0.67668

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Rodborough Common 1m away — 10 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
Parking· Paid

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Stonechat +81 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Stonechat +81 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle, Black Darter +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 27 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
The Fox WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
North Downs Way (Western)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Medieval Waverley (SCC)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Lower Manor Roadpublic footpath · 162 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 162 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Farnham link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A3Local cycle route
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Mountain biking

4 signed routes nearby

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

56 public paths nearby

Public paths
Webb Roadbridleway · 65 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 65 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Webb Roadbridleway · 19 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 19 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
Webb Roadbridleway · 38 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 38 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Webb Roadbridleway · 7 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 7 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
Webb Roadbridleway · 131 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 131 mSurface asphaltPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The big house at Borough Farm

📷 Shazz · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The big house at Borough Farm

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Phillips Memorial ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Phillips Memorial ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Phillips Memorial ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Burys FieldUrban park5 km→🌱Godalming and Farncombe Bowling ClubUrban park4.8 km→🦉RODBOROUGH COMMONNature reserve700 m→

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