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Thrift Wood

1 ha
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Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

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

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Brimstone +41 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Brimstone +41 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Biggin Hill Circular WalkWalking route

An energetic hilly walk with good views to the Biggin Hill valley and returning past the historic wartime airfield, now a civil airport. One of the Bromley Circular Walks, several of which can be linked to make a much longer route.

Named routeLocal walking route
Green Walk, EmmettsWalking route2.8 km
Named routeLength 2.8 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Hosey Common to Mariners Hill Loop Walk, ChartwellWalking route6.4 km

Explore Mariners Hill on this steep circular, which takes in views over Chartwell & the Weald. An extension of the Westerham to Chartwell walk, this loop crosses through National Trust & Squerryes Court land, thanks to the support of the Warde family

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ridlands Grove short spring walk at Limpsfield Common, HarewoodsWalking route800 m

This short, gentle walk around Ridlands Grove offers charming views over countryside. It's particularly beautiful in springtime, when tree foliage and a spectacular display of bluebells begin to show. Undulating terrain can be muddy at times.

Named routeLength 800 mDuration 00:15Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Tower Wood DragCycling route
Named route
Yew Tree WayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Limpsfield Community Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Broomlands Lanebridleway · 634 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 634 mPath type: track
Broomlands Lanebridleway · 437 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 437 mPath type: unclassified
Broomlands Lanebridleway · 116 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 116 mPath type: unclassified

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