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RODBOROUGH COMMON

62 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome62 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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Mountain biking

Named MTB route nearby: Cycle Surrey Hills - Elstead Loop

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Nature Trail, HindheadWalking route1.3 km
Named routeLength 1.3 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
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)

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
The Fox WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Medieval Waverley (SCC)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Puttenham walk (SCC)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Lower Manor Roadpublic footpath · 162 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 162 mPath type: residential
Oak Tree Roadpublic footpath · 165 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 165 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Farnham link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A3Local cycle route
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Mountain biking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Devils PunchBowl LoopMountain bike route
Named routeCycle surrey hills
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
Cycle Surrey Hills - Puttenham LoopMountain bike route
Named route
Cycle Surrey Hills - Elstead LoopMountain bike route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

19 public paths nearby

Public paths
Webb Roadbridleway · 131 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 131 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
Webb Roadbridleway · 147 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 147 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
Webb Roadbridleway · 19 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 19 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
Webb Roadbridleway · 38 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 38 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Webb Roadbridleway · 59 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 59 mSurface asphaltPath type: track

About this nature reserve

Rodborough Common is a Local Nature Reserve of 62 hectares located in Waverley, South East England. Visitors find open grasslands, ancient woodlands, and a variety of habitats supporting wildflowers, butterflies, and birds, attracting nature enthusiasts and walkers alike.

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