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Elstead Village Allotment Association

2 ha

Plan your visit

FamilyPlayBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦49+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingPlayground

Best for

7 activities

Family friendly

playground, café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +46 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +46 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +46 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +46 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 22-spot Ladybird · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 22-spot Ladybird · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
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
Ham Lanepublic footpath · 273 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 273 mPath type: residential
Lower Ham Lanepublic footpath · 258 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 258 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A3Local cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Farnham link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 22Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 22Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Christmas Pie TrailMountain bike route13.7 km

leisure route from East Farnham to northwest Guildford

Named routeLength 13.7 km
Cycle Surrey Hills - Elstead LoopMountain bike route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Cycle Surrey Hills - Puttenham LoopMountain bike route
Named route
Devils PunchBowl LoopMountain bike route
Named routeCycle surrey hills

Wildlife to spot

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