Epsom Downs
Epsom, Epsom and Ewell
Photo of Epsom: Oscar248, CC BY-SA 3.0Photo of Epsom: Oscar248, CC BY-SA 3.0
Open chalk downland around Epsom Downs Racecourse, home of the Derby, owned by the racecourse and managed by the Epsom and Walton Downs Conservators. Around 150 racehorses train on the gallops each morning, and the afternoons are for walkers, cyclists and riders.
Highlights
- Open downland around the Derby course
- Training grounds used by around 150 racehorses
- Space for dogs to run off the lead in the afternoon
- Shared paths for walkers, cyclists and riders
Good to know
- Dogs must be on a lead until 12 noon while horses exercise
- No barbecues, camping stoves or open fires except on specific days such as Derby day
- Keep dogs under control around all horses
Getting there
Epsom Downs, Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5LQParking: Check local parking around the racecourse; Epsom Downs and Tattenham Corner stations are nearby.
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