Getting here
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Coot +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Coot +72 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Small Red-eyed Damselfly, Swollen-thighed Beetle +15 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Small Red-eyed Damselfly, Swollen-thighed Beetle +15 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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
Reigate and Banstead Millennium TrailWalking route
Mills & Pillboxes walk (SCC)Walking route
Reigate Hill Walk, HarewoodsWalking route5.3 km
Enjoy an exhilarating walk across Reigate Hill and learn how man has influenced the history on the hill. Steep descent on chalk path. Steps present. Potential livestock present.
Margery Wood, Walton Heath and Colley Hill Walk, HarewoodsWalking route6.1 km
Margery Woods in Surrey is a lovely spot to walk whatever the season. It's great for bluebells in spring and lovely in autumn as the leaves turn golden brown. Colley Hill boasts magnificent views over Surrey to the South Downs. Flat but muddy in places.
🚴Cycling
43 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 20 Wandsworth to South Merstham (proposed)Cycling route
Avenue Verte London ↔ ParisCycling route
English part of Avenue Verte London ↔ Paris, an international cycle route that connects the two capital cities
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Leigh link
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Leigh link
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes
Route 21Cycling route
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