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St Christopher's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 285m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +48 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — American Skunk-cabbage, Ramsons, Bugle +163 more · last seen 2026; Plants — American Skunk-cabbage, Ramsons, Bugle +163 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area

Free

Foraging

Plants — Ramsons, Hawthorn, Hogweed +21 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 18 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 Avenuepublic footpath · 304 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 304 mPath type: residential
Vicarage Lanepublic footpath · 253 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 253 mPath type: residential
Foundry Lanepublic footpath · 40 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 40 mSurface pavedPath 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

Haslemere: St Christopher's church, dressed for the VE-Day 80th anniversary

Haslemere: St Christopher's church, dressed for the VE-Day 80th anniversary

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