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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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 — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +72 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Lesser Hawkbit, Autumn Hawkbit, Many-leaved Sedge +11 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Large White +75 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Large White +75 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Lesser Hawkbit, Autumn Hawkbit, Smooth Hawk's-beard +1 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
18 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Greensand WayWalking route
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.
Headley Heath Circuit, Box HillWalking route6.6 km
Enjoy stunning views and rich, varied and rare wildlife on a circular walk over open heathland, woodland and chalk downland designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. One steep descent and some steps. Dogs welcome on a lead due to livestock.
Headley Heath to White Hill Walking Trail, Box HillWalking route5.9 km
Take in views of the Surrey Hills on this circular walk through woodland, open pasture & farmland. There's a country pub to stop off at en route, and two steep slopes (between ponds and along a rocky bridlepath). Please keep dogs on leads near livestock.
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
Mint Lanepublic footpath · 111 m
Manor Lanepublic footpath · 93 m
🚴Cycling
42 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 21Cycling route
National Cycle Route 20 Wandsworth to South MersthamCycling route
LCN 23Cycling route
Avenue Verte London ↔ ParisCycling route
English part of Avenue Verte London ↔ Paris, an international cycle route that connects the two capital cities
National Cycle Route 20 Wandsworth to South Merstham (proposed)Cycling route
Route 22Cycling route
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Fort Lanebridleway · 128 m
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