Headley Heath
Headley, Mole Valley
Photo: Peter S, CC BY-SA 2.0Open heathland, chalk downland slopes and mixed woodland with a wide network of tracks for walking, cycling and riding. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with heather, gorse, deer and heathland birds such as stonechats and woodlarks.
Highlights
- Purple heather and yellow gorse
- Long views across the downs
- Heathland birds in the warmer months
- Footpath links to Box Hill for a longer circular walk
Good to know
- Cattle graze parts of the heath; keep dogs on a short lead near them
- From 1 March to 31 August keep to the paths and keep dogs on leads for ground-nesting birds
- Box Hill and Westhumble station is about 3 miles away
Getting there
Headley Heath, Headley Common Road, Headley, Surrey, KT18 6NNParking: Pay by machine or the JustPark app. There is no phone signal, so set up the app before you arrive.
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