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Great Hurst Wood

✦ Ancient woodland27 ha

📷 James Emmans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome27 ha

Getting here

51.28487, -0.26449

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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

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Magpie +62 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Magpie +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Lucerne · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

32 signed routes nearby · 3 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
Ranmore Circular (SCC)Walking route9.5 km
Named routeLength 9.5 kmLocal walking route
Banstead Countryside WalkWalking route
Named routeRef BCWLocal walking route
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Cycling

45 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Leatherhead - Ashtead A24 Cycle trackCycling 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

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route48 m
Named routeRef 22Length 48 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route35 m
Named routeRef 22Length 35 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

M25 cutting through Great Hurst Wood

📷 James Emmans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

M25 cutting through Great Hurst Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️BOX HILLCountry park4.7 km→🌱King George V Memorial GardensUrban park4.8 km→🌱King George V Memorial GardensUrban park4.8 km→🌱Epsom DownsUrban park2.8 km→🦉ASHTEAD PARKNature reserve3.7 km→🌱Tattenham Way Recreation GroundUrban park4.6 km→

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