Plan your visit
Getting here
51.17505, -0.59624
About MUNSTEAD WOOD
Munstead Wood is a Grade I listed house and garden in Munstead Heath, Munstead and Tuesley, on the boundary of the town of Godalming in Surrey, England, one mile southeast of the town centre. The garden was created by garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, and became widely known through her books and prolific articles in magazines such as Country Life. The Arts and Crafts style house, in which Jekyll lived from 1897 to 1932, was designed by architect Edwin Lutyens to complement the garden.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Moorhen
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Moorhen
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: MUNSTEAD WOOD; Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, Western Conifer Seed Bug, Harlequin Ladybird +25 more · last seen 2026; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Lesser Celandine, Cuckooflower, Groundsel +18 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Heathland Hike, HindheadWalking route8 km
A gentle stroll around the tranquil Witley and Milford Commons. Dry sandy paths weave through different habitats across the commons. Walk clockwise clockwise from the car park for best experience. Dogs welcome (leads during nesting season: 1 Mar-31 Jul)
The Fox WayWalking route
North Downs Way (Western)Walking route
Puttenham walk (SCC)Walking route
Scholar's TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
34 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Farnham link
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Route 223Cycling route
Route 223Cycling route
Route 22Cycling route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Cycle Surrey Hills - Elstead LoopMountain bike route
Cycle Surrey Hills - Puttenham LoopMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Heath Lanebridleway · 304 m
Heath Lanebridleway · 338 m
Wildlife to spot
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