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Mill Hanger

✦ Ancient woodland81 ha
WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome81 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
  • 🌿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
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Nightingale, Dartford Warbler, Blackbird +67 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Nightingale, Dartford Warbler, Blackbird +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Spotted-orchid, Violet Helleborine, Meadow Buttercup +133 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Red Currant, Hazel, Hawthorn +14 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Box Tree Moth, Helophilus pendulus, Volucella inflata +7 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Box Tree Moth, Helophilus pendulus, Volucella inflata +7 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 26 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Named routeLength 220 kmRegional walking route
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.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Hidden Hindhead Walking Trail, HindheadWalking route5 km

Discover this well-signposted and not too demanding walk taking in both Gibbet Hill and The Temple of the Four Winds, each with superb views. On a clear day you'll be able to glimpse the distant London skyline. Undulating terrain, steep in placees.

Named routeLength 5 kmDuration 01:30-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Sailor's Stroll Walk at Hindhead CommonsWalking route1.6 km

As well as views on this gentle, buggy-friendly walk to Gibbet Hill summit (the 2nd highest point in Surrey) learn about the barbarous murder of the unknown sailor. You can return to the café along the same route or continue on the Hidden Hindhead trail

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:45-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ballsdownpublic footpath · 215 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 215 mPath type: residential
Ballsdownpublic footpath · 254 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 254 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A3Local cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Haslemere 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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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
Devils PunchBowl LoopMountain bike route
Named routeCycle surrey hills
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Gostrode Lanebridleway · 773 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 773 mPath type: service
West End Lanebyway open to all traffic · 317 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 317 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Killinghurst Lanebyway open to all traffic · 1.4 km
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 1.4 kmPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Derelict buildings  on the edge of Peakfield Hanger

Derelict buildings on the edge of Peakfield Hanger

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