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Great Mornshill Wood

✦ Ancient woodland182 ha

📷 Ian Capper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome182 ha

Getting here

51.29563, -0.38689

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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
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
Parking· Paid

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Feather-moss · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Priority ponds — dragonflies, damselflies and aquatic invertebrates; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, Four-spotted Chaser +26 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

24 signed routes nearby · 61 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
Effingham walk (SCC)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Prospects of Polesden (SCC)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
FP 24public footpath · 328 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 328 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
FP 1public footpath · 17 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 17 mSurface grassPath type: footway
FP 115public footpath · 376 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 376 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
A3 Cycle Route (alternative)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Leatherhead - Ashtead A24 Cycle trackCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
A3 Cycle RouteCycling 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
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Horse riding

24 public paths nearby

Public paths
Commonsidebridleway · 61 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 61 mPath type: service
Fetcham Common Lanebridleway · 324 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 324 mPath type: service
BW 3bridleway · 48 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 48 mSurface pebblestonePath type: bridleway
The Gladebridleway · 263 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 263 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Common Roadbridleway · 458 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 458 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Great Bookham Common

📷 Ian Capper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Great Bookham Common

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Polesden Lacey EstateUrban park4.3 km→🌱King George V Memorial GardensUrban park3.9 km→🌱King George V Memorial GardensUrban park3.9 km→✦POLESDEN LACEYHistoric site4.4 km→🦉RIVER MOLENature reserve3.5 km→🌱Red House Recreation GroundUrban park3.8 km→

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