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Chrystie Recreation Ground

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsPitches
Public accessDogs welcome

Getting here

51.27583, -0.36930

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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
  • ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
  • ☕Claire's — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Jackdaw +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Jackdaw +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playing fields

Playing field

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Playing field

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Brimstone +64 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Brimstone +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

30 signed routes nearby · 1 public path 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
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional 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
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Cycling

40 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Leatherhead - Ashtead A24 Cycle trackCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Leigh Hill link

Named routeRegional 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 route30 m
Named routeRef 22Length 30 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Playground and hall at Great Bookham

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Playground and hall at Great Bookham

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🌱Polesden Lacey EstateUrban park2 km→✦POLESDEN LACEYHistoric site2.1 km→🌱King George V Memorial GardensUrban park3.6 km→🌱King George V Memorial GardensUrban park3.6 km→✦Box Hill Fort: a London mobilisation centreHistoric site4.8 km→🏞️BOX HILLCountry park4.8 km→

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