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HAMMERWOOD PARK

82 ha

Plan your visit

AncientBirdsBluebells
Public accessDogs welcome82 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tawny Owl and Blackbird
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

10 activities

Ancient woodland

Very strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Tawny Owl, Blackbird, Great Spotted Woodpecker +51 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Bluebell walks

Very strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Heritage

Very strong match

Free

Grade I listed building: HAMMERWOOD PARK; Historic site with public access

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bluebell, Swan's-neck Thyme-moss, Common Feather-moss +178 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Tawny Owl, Blackbird, Great Spotted Woodpecker +51 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Vanguard WayWalking route111 km
Named routeRef VGWLength 111 kmRegional walking route
Tandridge Border PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Dormans Park Walk (SCC)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Bluebell Walk at StandenWalking route4.8 km

This moderate walk takes in the whole Standen Estate & wider countryside. If you visit in April and early May, you'll see the carpet of bluebells and spring flowers in Rockinghill Wood. Hills, rough ground & one steep slope. Not suitable for wheels.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Hollybush Wood Walk, StandenWalking route2.4 km

A short walk around Hollybush Wood, a tree covered part of the original Standen Estate. Ancient woodland indicators, orchids, bluebells, dog's mercury & others grow in abundance. Stoats & weasels live in the undergrowth & deer can be seen in the trees

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 00:30-01:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Avenue Verte London ↔ ParisCycling route

English part of Avenue Verte London ↔ Paris, an international cycle route that connects the two capital cities

Named routeRef AVInternational cycle route
Yew Tree WayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 21Cycling route
Named routeRef 21National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route283 m
Named routeRef 21Length 283 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route44 m
Named routeRef 21Length 44 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route175 m
Named routeRef 21Length 175 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

13 public paths nearby

Public paths
Owletts Lanebridleway · 481 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 481 mSurface concretePath type: unclassified
Cansiron Lanebridleway · 342 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 342 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Cansiron Lanebridleway · 474 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 474 mSurface dirtPath type: track
Hammerwood Roadbridleway · 1.5 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.5 kmSurface pavedPath type: unclassified
Cansiron Lanebridleway · 30 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 30 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway

About this historic site

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources