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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 388m away — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Pheasant, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +53 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Pheasant, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +53 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Common Darter, Gatekeeper +80 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Common Darter, Gatekeeper +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Bracken, Hedge Woundwort +32 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Bracken, Hedge Woundwort +32 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Plants — Elder, Rowan, Sweet Chestnut +7 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

21 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Biggin Hill Circular WalkWalking route

An energetic hilly walk with good views to the Biggin Hill valley and returning past the historic wartime airfield, now a civil airport. One of the Bromley Circular Walks, several of which can be linked to make a much longer route.

Named routeLocal walking route
Hosey Common to Mariners Hill Loop Walk, ChartwellWalking route6.4 km

Explore Mariners Hill on this steep circular, which takes in views over Chartwell & the Weald. An extension of the Westerham to Chartwell walk, this loop crosses through National Trust & Squerryes Court land, thanks to the support of the Warde family

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ridlands Grove short spring walk at Limpsfield Common, HarewoodsWalking route800 m

This short, gentle walk around Ridlands Grove offers charming views over countryside. It's particularly beautiful in springtime, when tree foliage and a spectacular display of bluebells begin to show. Undulating terrain can be muddy at times.

Named routeLength 800 mDuration 00:15Round tripLocal walking route
Easy Access Trail, HarewoodsWalking route1.2 km
Named routeLength 1.2 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Churchyardpublic footpath · 288 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 288 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Tower Wood DragCycling route
Named route
Route 21Cycling route
Named routeRef 21National Cycle Network
Yew Tree WayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Limpsfield Community Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 21Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Pitchfont Lanebridleway · 180 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 180 mPath type: track
Sandy Lanebridleway · 125 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 125 mSurface compactedIncline downPath type: track

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