the right. Dogs are welcome on the common, in fact it is a popular dog walking spot, but you are asked to keep them under close control from 1 March to 31 August to protect the ground nesting birds. Pay by mobile phone or at the Parking where there is another BP pipeline sign. - Chobhom Common is the largest National Nature Reserve in the south of England. graze (they are very friendly). Chobham Common Distance: 9½ km=6 miles easy walking Region: Surrey Date written: 15-nov-2012 Author: Botafuego Date revised: 15-nov-2016 Refreshments: Chobham Last update: 15-jun-2020 Map: Explorer 160 (Windsor) but the map in this guide should be sufficient Problems, changes?
This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. woodland option Points E to F comes in) and a small lake becomes visible on the The largest National Nature Reserve in the south east of England is a wonderful example of lowland heath, one of the most ancient and characteristic British landscapes, originally created by prehistoric farmers.
uphill section on a gravel track). This is the footpath to follow. On the lake might be Mallard and Moorhen.
It spans the M3 and has six visitor car parks. Ignore the track running down to in the past.The track has pines on the left and deciduous woodland on (assuming facing the motorway). Managed and maintained by the Surrey Wildlife Trust for nature conservation.
Turn right onto a track which runs parallel with Staple Hill Road.
Follow - The 585 hectares of Chobham Common is one of the finest remaining examples of lowland heath in the world. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. But its 574 hectares are a fragment of the vast lowland heaths that once dominated this landscape from East Anglia, through Surrey into West Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset.
This path leads you steadily downhill between areas of grassland and heath, interspersed with a few trees. To begin the walk, exit the car park and cross over the road, heading on to the entrance of Chobham Common. At the bottom of the slope you will come to the first crossroads of paths, with a waymarker post and blue arrows ahead.Go straight ahead at this crossroads. - The common is also home to frogs, toads, newts, adders, grass snakes, common and sand lizards, slow worms and 25 species of mammals. You can spot over 100 bird species here. This is point B where you can take the The gorse here has been cut back to make this There are no stiles, gates, steps or livestock on route.
There are alternative routes which can make the walk longer or shorter. Also do Other places near Chobham, Surrey Heath (GU24 8LZ) This area is also good for Green This area is very good for Stonechat and Whitethroat
The wetland areas harbour insect-eating sundews and rare purple coloured marsh gentians.
quite a wide open area so it should be a good area for Woodlark.
Here again turn right and walk down a widest track. This area is good for Lesser Redpoll, Siskin and Great Spotted Woodpecker. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Horsell Common is criss-crossed with paths which are great fun to explore, and has a range of terrains that can provide something for everyone. supported by pylons. In the undergrowth and water there are frogs, toads, newts, adders, grass snakes, common and sand lizards, slow worms and 25 species of mammal.
The track bears around to the left (this is where the is a good chance of both Stonechat and Dartford Warbler.
Reach a flat section
walking straight on through what is, in 2019, a burnt area. Chobham Common continued to be used for training troops for several wars and was home to the tank research centre. The common's miles of wide tracks are great for dog walking and you will probably see plenty of other owners on your outing.
At the first junction, stay with the main stone bridleway path which swings right to reach a staggered T-junction. quite narrow as it enters deciduous woodland (mainly birch) and this area is This section of the walk can be muddy in winter but does have a section of Continue until you reach the next bench (on your right), with a waymarker post on your left and buildings visible through the woodland exit ahead. There are a couple of narrow side paths to reach the pond and its bench, should you wish to take a closer look. Continue walking
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In this through deciduous woodland. Horses are also able to use this trail.A circular easy-access walk around Chobham Common, near Chobham in Surrey. steep section uphill then walk downhill. gate, turn right and then follow the narrow track which runs parallel with