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Walton Heath

✦ Ancient woodland43 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome43 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
  • 🅿️Margery Woods Car Park 7m away — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· Paid

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Skylark, Woodpigeon, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Skylark, Woodpigeon, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Lesser Hawkbit, Autumn Hawkbit, Many-leaved Sedge +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Gatekeeper +32 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Gatekeeper +32 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Lesser Hawkbit, Autumn Hawkbit, Smooth Hawk's-beard +3 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

21 signed routes nearby · 25 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Box Hill Hike, Box HillWalking route12.8 km

Circular walk, dog friendly, steep climbs and steps, paths may be slippery in winter, Please take care with your footing and wear suitable footwear for the conditions, Broadwood's Folly, Mickleham Gallops

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 04:00;06:00Round tripLocal walking route
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Headley Heath Bluebell Walk, Box HillWalking route4.8 km

Discover distant vistas, wander through woodlands & valleys and enjoy a vast display of bluebells in the spring months on this family-friendly trail. Paths with some steep ascents and descents, steps, uneven terrain & bridlepaths. Dogs welcome on a lead.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Headley Heath Butterfly Walk, Box HillWalking route3.2 km

2-mile circular walk round Headley Heath, rambling through woodland & heathland. Many different species of butterfly. Mainly flat or gently undulating land, with a some slight descents and ascents. Can be muddy. Dogs welcome under close control.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Headley Heath Circuit, Box HillWalking route6.6 km

Enjoy stunning views and rich, varied and rare wildlife on a circular walk over open heathland, woodland and chalk downland designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. One steep descent and some steps. Dogs welcome on a lead due to livestock.

Named routeLength 6.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Merrywood Grovepublic footpath · 207 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 207 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Merrywood Grovepublic footpath · 91 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 91 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
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Cycling

31 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 21Cycling route
Named routeRef 21National Cycle Network
Avenue Verte London ↔ ParisCycling route

English part of Avenue Verte London ↔ Paris, an international cycle route that connects the two capital cities

Named routeRef AVInternational cycle route
National Cycle Route 20 Wandsworth to South Merstham (proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 20National Cycle Network
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Epsom link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Leigh link

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

34 public paths nearby

Public paths
Surrey CC BW 87bridleway · 496 m

Significant tree roots (unavoidable, 0.10).

Public pathbridlewayLength 496 mSurface grassPath type: bridleway
Surrey CC BW 87bridleway · 552 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 552 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Surrey CC BW 87bridleway · 75 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 75 mSurface concretePath type: bridleway
Surrey CC BW 87bridleway · 346 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 346 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

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