☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Waitrose Car Park 109m away — 18 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Waitrose Car Park 109m away — 18 car parks within reach
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🚲Bike parking🅿️Parking· Free
Best for
6 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Free
🧺
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Nature reserve — public outdoor space
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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10 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Effingham walk (SCC)Walking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Locks and Levels (SCC)Walking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Bookham Common Activity Trail, North Downs WestWalking route4.8 km▾
Bookham Commons is a widely varied landscape, ranging from shady woodlands, to open grassland plains, to marshy ponds and wetlands. This provides a wonderful set of habitats for lots of wildlife. See how much you can spot as you wander along the paths.
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
The Fox WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
European walking route E2 west, UK, South East EnglandWalking route▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 63 mPath type: residential
Portsmouth Roadpublic footpath · 55 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 55 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Anvil Lanepublic footpath · 132 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 132 mSurface groundPath type: footway
🚴
Cycling
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19 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Brooklands Business Park Accessibility Project (proposed)Cycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
A3 Cycle Route (alternative)Cycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Hersham station/Walton routeCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route▾
Woking and Egham link
Named routeRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Route 4Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
🐴
Horse riding
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3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Burstead Closebridleway · 272 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 272 mPath type: residential
Hogshill Lanebridleway · 425 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 425 mPath type: residential
About this nature reserve
Old Common is a 16-hectare local nature reserve in Elmbridge, South East England. The area features grasslands and scrub, supporting various bird species and providing pathways for leisurely strolls.
