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SHERE WOODLANDS

44 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome44 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· Free

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

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: North Downs Way (Eastern)

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

21 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shere Parish Millennium TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Fox WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tillingbourne at work (long) (SCC)Walking route
Named routeRef TAWLocal walking route
The long walk at Hatchlands Park, Hatchlands ParkWalking route4.5 km

Hatchlands is one of the largest country estates in the green belt around Greater London. Follow the boundary through woodland & parkland with distant views of the house & Surrey countryside. Follow pink waymarker arrows. Rough paths. Tramper available.

Named routeLength 4.5 kmDuration 01:00-01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
FP 84public footpath · 159 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 159 mPath type: footway
FP 144public footpath · 347 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 347 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
FP 154public footpath · 90 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 90 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

28 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A3Local cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Woking and Egham link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Leigh Hill link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cranleigh link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Son of CocoMountain bike route
Named routeFriends of hurtwood
SquirrellyMountain bike route
Named route
DeleriumMountain bike route
Named route
Upper Treaders TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Lower Treaders TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Secret GardenMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

15 public paths nearby

Public paths
BW 146bridleway · 775 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 775 mIncline upPath type: bridleway
BY 514byway open to all traffic · 28 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 28 mPath type: track
London Lanebyway open to all traffic · 30 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 30 mPath type: service
BW 143bridleway · 744 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 744 mSurface groundPath type: bridleway
BW 143bridleway · 102 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 102 mPath type: bridleway

About this nature reserve

Shere Woodlands is a 44-hectare local nature reserve located in Guildford, South East, England. The site comprises ancient woodlands, home to various tree species and wildlife, making it suitable for walking, birdwatching, and enjoying the natural environment.

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