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Little Heath - Open water

2 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.26917, -0.24776

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
  • 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
  • 🐕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

Best for

5 activities

Waterside walks

Open water — lake or pond with public access

Varies

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

29 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Box Hill Train To Stepping Stones Walk, Box HillWalking route4.8 km
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Box Hill Hike, Box HillWalking route12.8 km

Circular walk, dog friendly, steep climbs and steps, paths may be slippery in winter, Please take care with your footing and wear suitable footwear for the conditions, Broadwood's Folly, Mickleham Gallops

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 04:00;06:00Round tripLocal walking route
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Box Hill Happy Valley circular walk, Box HillWalking route4.3 km

Circular walk. Dog Friendly, Paths can be slippery in winter, Box Hill, Broadwood's tower folly, Juniper Valley, Happy Valley, Salomons Memorial Viewpoint

Named routeLength 4.3 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Box Hill Stepping Stones walk, Box HillWalking route3.2 km
Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Leatherhead - Ashtead A24 Cycle trackCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Epsom link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 22Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route67 m
Named routeRef 22Length 67 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Sturt's Lanebridleway · 57 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 57 mPath type: residential
Sturt's Lanebridleway · 60 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 60 mPath type: residential
Sturt's Lanebridleway · 15 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 15 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

M25, Walton Heath

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

M25, Walton Heath

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🌱Priory ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Priory ParkUrban park4.7 km→🏞️BOX HILLCountry park4.6 km→✦REIGATE PRIORYHistoric site4.8 km→✦Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 250m north-west of BoxhurstHistoric site4.9 km→🌱Donkey GreenUrban park5 km→

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