St Mary's Church
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Getting here
51.11002, -0.63116
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- ☕Elliott's Coffee Shop — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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
- ☕Elliott's Coffee Shop — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Nightingale, Dartford Warbler, Blackbird +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Nightingale, Dartford Warbler, Blackbird +72 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Box Tree Moth, Helophilus pendulus, Golden-ringed Dragonfly +14 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Box Tree Moth, Helophilus pendulus, Golden-ringed Dragonfly +14 more · last seen 2025
Family friendly
Good match
café
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Surrey Cycleway
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Greensand WayWalking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
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.
Heathland Hike, HindheadWalking route8 km
A gentle stroll around the tranquil Witley and Milford Commons. Dry sandy paths weave through different habitats across the commons. Walk clockwise clockwise from the car park for best experience. Dogs welcome (leads during nesting season: 1 Mar-31 Jul)
The Serpent TrailWalking route
Ballsdownpublic footpath · 254 m
School Lanepublic footpath · 55 m
Ballsdownpublic footpath · 215 m
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Haslemere link
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Chiddingfold, St. Mary's Church: The innovative church hall
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