Getting here
51.30954, -0.29107
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
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Hawfinch, Magpie +70 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Hawfinch, Magpie +70 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Small White +48 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Small White +48 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Alder Buckthorn, Lucerne, Agrimony +3 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Alder Buckthorn, Lucerne, Agrimony +3 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
19 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Mole Gap TrailWalking 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
LOOP link to Ewell West stationWalking route
Headley Heath Bluebell Walk, Box HillWalking route4.8 km
Discover distant vistas, wander through woodlands & valleys and enjoy a vast display of bluebells in the spring months on this family-friendly trail. Paths with some steep ascents and descents, steps, uneven terrain & bridlepaths. Dogs welcome on a lead.
Headley Heath Butterfly Walk, Box HillWalking route3.2 km
2-mile circular walk round Headley Heath, rambling through woodland & heathland. Many different species of butterfly. Mainly flat or gently undulating land, with a some slight descents and ascents. Can be muddy. Dogs welcome under close control.
FP 156public footpath · 137 m
FP 48public footpath · 225 m
🚴Cycling
27 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
LCN 77Cycling route
LCN route via Ewell - Belmont - Roundshaw - South Croydon
Leatherhead - Ashtead A24 Cycle trackCycling route
LCN 76Cycling route
Route 22Cycling route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Epsom link
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Grays Lanebridleway · 529 m
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