Crossways Rest Garden
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Getting here
51.25686, -0.15153
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- ☕BICA (Portuguese Cafe) — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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
- ☕BICA (Portuguese Cafe) — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Coot, Black-headed Gull, Mallard +80 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Coot, Black-headed Gull, Mallard +80 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Family friendly
Strong match
café; Urban park — family destination
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Route 20 Wandsworth to South Merstham (proposed)
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Common Darter, Migrant Hawker · last seen 2025; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Common Darter, Migrant Hawker · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Greensand WayWalking route
Reigate Hill From the Train Station Walk, HarewoodsWalking route5.8 km
This vigorous climb up the chalk escarpment will reward you with memorable views. From the top, clamber down the hillside on a gentle stroll back along the bottom of the Downs, learning Reigate's mining history. Mostly surfaced with steep ascent & descent
Gatton Park Past and Present Walk, HarewoodsWalking route3.2 km
Stroll through Gatton Park, designed by 'Capability' Brown & enjoy its diverse history. With serpentine lakes & tree islands, explore all year round, but particularly in winter & during bluebell season. Steep gradients & rough stoney paths
Banstead Countryside WalkWalking route
Happy Valley & Farthing Downs Nature TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
56 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 21Cycling route
National Cycle Route 20 Wandsworth to South MersthamCycling route
National Cycle Route 20 Wandsworth to South Merstham (proposed)Cycling route
Avenue Verte London ↔ ParisCycling route
English part of Avenue Verte London ↔ Paris, an international cycle route that connects the two capital cities
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Catherham link
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes
Wildlife to spot
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