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Puttenham Common

Puttenham, Guildford

Heathland and oak trees on Puttenham CommonPhoto: Alan Hunt, CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: Alan Hunt, CC BY-SA 2.0

An extensive common of heathland, woodland and ponds in the Surrey Hills, part of the Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve, with views and purple heather in late summer. Three waymarked trails start from the car parks, one climbing to the ancient Hillbury hill fort.

Highlights

  • Bell Heather trail to Hillbury hill fort
  • Woodlark trail around the heath and ponds
  • North Downs Way runs through the common
  • Wildlife including nightjars, Dartford warblers and adders

Good to know

  • Keep dogs under close control and on paths from 1 March to 15 September
  • The Little Coffee Pantry van serves at Top car park, Thursday to Sunday
  • No barbecues: heathland fires spread fast

Getting there

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Puttenham Common, Top Car Park, Suffield Lane, Puttenham, Surrey, GU3 1BGParking: Five free car parks: Top and Middle on Suffield Lane, Britty Wood and Tarn on Littleworth Road, and Totford on Totford Lane. 1.9-metre height barriers.

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