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Dukes Plantation - Grassland

2 ha

📷 Colin Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

InsectsWildlifeBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.24629, -0.28639

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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
  • 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat — North Downs Way passes nearby
  • 🐕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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Insect spotting

Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: North Downs Way (Eastern)

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

32 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Mole Gap TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Box Hill Train To Stepping Stones Walk, Box HillWalking route4.8 km
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking 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

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 04:00;06:00Round tripLocal walking route
Thames Down LinkWalking route
Named routeRef TDLRegional walking route
Heathland Trail (Headley Heath NT)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
FP 583apublic footpath · 336 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 336 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
FP 583public footpath · 392 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 392 mPath type: track
FP 583public footpath · 54 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 54 mSurface dirtIncline downPath type: steps
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
A24 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Holmwood Common_Circular TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Epsom link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Leigh link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Leigh link

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Headley Heath Approachbridleway · 715 m

Surface is smooth with speed bumps

Public pathbridlewayLength 715 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
BW 42bridleway · 252 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 252 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
White Road (BW 42)bridleway · 123 m

Significant tree roots on path (unavoidable)

Public pathbridlewayLength 123 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway
Fort Roadbyway open to all traffic · 142 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 142 mSurface pavedPath type: track
White Road (BW 42)bridleway · 150 m

Significant tree roots on path (unavoidable), deep ruts and steep

Public pathbridlewayLength 150 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Chalk Grassland, Brockham Quarry

📷 Colin Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Chalk Grassland, Brockham Quarry

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