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Midhurst Common

✦ Ancient woodland34 ha

📷 Basher Eyre · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome34 ha

Getting here

50.98531, -0.75903

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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
  • 🌿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
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Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Creeping Buttercup, Herb-Robert, Common Ragwort +284 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Silver-studded Blue, Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly +44 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hazel, Bramble, White Dead-nettle +33 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 52 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Named routeLength 160 kmNational walking route
Sussex Diamond WayWalking route97 km
Named routeLength 97 kmRegional walking route
New Lipchis WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Woolbeding, River Rother and Midhurst Walk, South Downs WestWalking route4.8 km

Woolbeding Estate is a countryside gem, near Midhurst. Take in the beauty of the parkland. Follow the River Rother, edged with ancient trees. Pass a poplar plantation & hear the sounds of the weir before returning to the main street for its cafe's & pubs.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Woolbeding Landscapes Walk, Sussex WestWalking route8.8 km

This is a gentle circular walk taking in wildlife, riverside views, and wide open landscapes. Easy going underfoot, some stiles and slopes.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Sandy Lanepublic footpath · 327 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 327 mSurface unpavedPath type: residential
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 228 Pulborough to Petersfield (proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 228National Cycle Network
Bepton to MidhurstCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Route 288 West Dean to CockingCycling route
Named routeRef 288National Cycle Network
Stedham to MidhurstCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Route 288 Cocking to Midhurst (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 288National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
South Downs WayMountain bike route
Named routeRef 89National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

12 public paths nearby

Public paths
Station Roadbridleway · 145 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 145 mPath type: unclassified
Pitsham Lanebridleway · 490 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 490 mPath type: service
Station Roadbridleway · 147 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 147 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath junction within Midhurst Common

📷 Basher Eyre · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footpath junction within Midhurst Common

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Cowdray: a fortified medieval house and part of its landscaped groundsHistoric site2 km→🦉IPING COMMONNature reserve2.4 km→🌱The Walled GardenUrban park1.9 km→✦COWDRAY HOUSEHistoric site3.3 km→✦Motte and bailey castle on St Ann's Hill, MidhurstHistoric site1.7 km→✦Midhurst CastleHistoric site1.7 km→

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