Ashtead Common
Ashtead, Mole Valley
Photo: ogwen, CC BY-SA 3.0A National Nature Reserve of woodland in north-east Surrey looked after by the City of London, known for more than 2,300 ancient oak pollards. Their decaying wood is home to rare insects and fungi, and the common is a few minutes' walk from Ashtead station.
Highlights
- Over 2,300 veteran oak pollards
- Rare wildlife and fungi in old timber
- Easy to reach by train from London
Good to know
- The 479 bus stops at Ashtead station
- Rangers can be reached on 01372 279488 in an emergency
Getting there
Ashtead Common, Ashtead Common Estate Office, Woodfield Road, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2DUParking: No car parks on the common itself. Use Ashtead station car park or Stew Ponds car park off Christchurch Road, Epsom.
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