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Shinglebarn Wood

✦ Ancient woodland3 ha

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.20369, 0.03137

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, 24-spot Ladybird +121 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, 24-spot Ladybird +121 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Neat Feather-moss, Giant Hogweed · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

24 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Vanguard WayWalking route111 km
Named routeRef VGWLength 111 kmRegional walking route
Greensand way (Oxted Spur)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Tandridge Border PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Weardale Circular Walk From ChartwellWalking route8 km

This beautiful circular walk links Chartwell and Emmetts Garden; passing through the woodland areas of Toys Hill and Hosey Common, as well as the pretty hamlet of French Street. Gentle slopes and occasional uneven terrain with steps. Potential livestock.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Dormans Park Walk (SCC)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Yew Tree WayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Limpsfield Community Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Shinglebarn Wood

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Shinglebarn Wood

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🌱Gun PondUrban park4.8 km→🌱The GreenUrban park4.8 km→🦉STAFFHURST WOOD, LINGFIELDNature reserve1.8 km→🌱Stangrove ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱Jenners FieldUrban park4.3 km→🦉CENTENARY FIELDSNature reserve4.4 km→

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