Getting here
51.09088, -0.62391
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Wren
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Wren
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Song Thrush +66 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Song Thrush +66 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Blackthorn, Spear-leaved Orache +20 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Nettle, Selfheal, Common Sallow +182 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Batman Hoverfly, Downy Emerald +51 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Batman Hoverfly, Downy Emerald +51 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Greensand WayWalking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Stargazing Circular Walk at Black DownWalking route2.4 km
At the highest point in Surrey, away from light pollution, Black Down is ideal for stargazing. On a clear night, there are ~4,000 stars visible, including the Milky Way. This leisurely walk offers viewpoints & a chance to encounter night-time wildlife.
The Serpent TrailWalking route
Winkworth to Oakhurst Wonder Walk, WinkworthWalking route4 km
Connect 3 special National Trust places in West Weald. Start at Winkworth Arboretum, meander through woodland to Hydons Ball with views over the Surrey countryside & finish at Oakhurst Cottage, a 16th century labourer's home which hasnt changed for 100yrs
🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Haslemere link
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes
🐴Horse riding
4 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Gostrode Lanebridleway · 773 m
Wildlife to spot
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