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St Bartholomew's Church

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.09300, -0.71204

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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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 300m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· PaidPlayground

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 +62 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +104 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +104 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
New Lipchis WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Named routeLength 220 kmRegional walking route
Stargazing Circular Walk at Black DownWalking route2.4 km

At the highest point in Surrey, away from light pollution, Black Down is ideal for stargazing. On a clear night, there are ~4,000 stars visible, including the Milky Way. This leisurely walk offers viewpoints & a chance to encounter night-time wildlife.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal 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
The Spinneypublic footpath · 70 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 70 mPath type: residential
Pathfields Closepublic footpath · 129 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 129 mSurface pebblestonePath 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

2 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
Devils PunchBowl LoopMountain bike route
Named routeCycle surrey hills

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Lych Gate, St Bartholomew's Church

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Lych Gate, St Bartholomew's Church

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🌱Lion GreenUrban park1.4 km→🌱Lion GreenUrban park1.4 km→🌱Swan Barn FarmUrban park700 m→🌱Sicklemill Open SpaceUrban park1.6 km→🌱Sturt Road AllotmentsUrban park2.1 km→🦉LYNCHMERE COMMONSNature reserve4.5 km→

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