Abinger Roughs
Abinger Hammer, Mole Valley
Photo: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0
Grassland and mixed woodland above Abinger Hammer, with oak trees more than 300 years old and clearly marked, fairly flat paths. Charles Darwin walked here in the 1870s, and a short trail covers the history from the Stone Age to his visits.
Highlights
- Veteran oaks over 300 years old
- Natural play area
- 2-mile history and wildlife walk
- Snowdrops in early spring and bluebells later
Good to know
- Well-controlled dogs are welcome; keep them on leads where livestock graze
- Dog waste bins at the car park
- Netley Park's 211 acres of woodland can be reached on foot from Gomshall
Getting there
Abinger Roughs, National Trust car park, White Down Lane, Abinger Hammer, Surrey, RH5 6QSParking: Limited car park half a mile up White Down Lane, north of the A25 at Crossways Farm (RH5 6QS is the nearest postcode). No parking at Netley Park; park in Gomshall village instead.
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