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Smallbrook Copse

✦ Ancient woodland141 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome141 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 16 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Hieracium neosparsum, Tormentil, Bilberry +10 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Common Blue +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Bilberry, Corn Mint, Common Hemp-nettle

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby · 51 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Highcombe Hike, HindheadWalking route5.1 km

Take a challenging walk through ancient woodland and open heath to find out how the Punch Bowl was formed. On the way learn about the people who lived in the old 'broom-squires' cottages and how they made their living here over the centuries.

Named routeLength 5.1 kmDuration 01:15-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Hidden Hindhead Walking Trail, HindheadWalking route5 km

Discover this well-signposted and not too demanding walk taking in both Gibbet Hill and The Temple of the Four Winds, each with superb views. On a clear day you'll be able to glimpse the distant London skyline. Undulating terrain, steep in placees.

Named routeLength 5 kmDuration 01:30-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Miss James Walk at HindheadWalking route3 km

Take a gentle walk & find out who the Victorian philanthropist Miss James was. This woodland trail is ideal in summer where you can enjoy the cool shade. The route also uses the new Miss James footbridge over the A3. Uneven ground & moderate gradients

Named routeLength 3 kmDuration 00:45-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Sailor's Stroll Walk at Hindhead CommonsWalking route1.6 km

As well as views on this gentle, buggy-friendly walk to Gibbet Hill summit (the 2nd highest point in Surrey) learn about the barbarous murder of the unknown sailor. You can return to the café along the same route or continue on the Hidden Hindhead trail

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:45-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Lanepublic footpath · 204 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 204 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

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

Haslemere link

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

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

91 public paths nearby

Public paths
Highcombe Bottom Roadbyway open to all traffic · 508 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 508 mSurface sandPath type: track
Houndown Lanebridleway · 205 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 205 mPath type: bridleway
Houndown Lanebridleway · 157 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 157 mPath type: bridleway
Punch Bowl Lanebyway open to all traffic · 8 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 8 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Highcombe Bottom Roadbyway open to all traffic · 77 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 77 mSurface sandPath type: track

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