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Roman villa north of Sandlands Grove

0 ha

📷 Stephen Craven · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.28705, -0.24626

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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
  • ✦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

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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Carrion Crow, Robin +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Carrion Crow, Robin +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Dock Bug, Swollen-thighed Beetle +12 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Dock Bug, Swollen-thighed Beetle +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Toothwort, Common Liverwort, Germander Speedwell · last seen 2026; Plants — Toothwort, Common Liverwort, Germander Speedwell · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

31 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
Withybed Cornerpublic footpath · 354 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 354 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

32 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
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 22Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 22Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route616 m
Named routeRef 22Length 616 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Sandlands Roadbyway open to all traffic · 177 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 177 mPath type: track
Motts Hill Lanebridleway · 638 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 638 mSurface compactedPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath to Motts Hill Lane

📷 Stephen Craven · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footpath to Motts Hill Lane

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉BANSTEAD WOODS AND CHIPSTEAD DOWNSNature reserve4.8 km→🌱Rosebery ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Rosebery ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Epsom DownsUrban park2.5 km→🌱Tattenham Way Recreation GroundUrban park3.6 km→🦉ASHTEAD PARKNature reserve4.3 km→

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