This 500 acre ancient wooded common is also a National Nature Reserve. Walkers urged to help save historic footpaths before 2026 deadline. At the next crossroads, keep ahead again still signed to Epsom Common. Moderate. Its district council is Mole Valley. You can find the pub at 1 Stamford Green Road with a postcode of KT18 7SR for your sat navs. The Star has its own large car park. Launch OS Maps . Approximate post code KT22 0DP. Google Earth (KML) available here. A nice 5km loop and an easy pathway to follow. Leave the pub car park via the vehicle entrance (not the exit), and turn right along the gravel frontage of the pub. Nice common and incredibly muddy at the end it takes you off the hard path as a right hand turn. Ashtead /ˈæʃstɛd/ is a village in the Metropolitan Green Belt of Surrey, England and has a railway station on secondary routes to Horsham and Guildford, formerly the Portsmouth Main Line. Get the latest news. Lovely easy walk, felt safe walking on my own. PDF documents. Turn left onto the public bridleway (Ride 29) signed to Epsom Common. It was therefore fitting that, as one of our 150th anniversary events, we should visit the city's Ashtead Common in Surrey. The circular Chessington Walk starts from the Chessington South train station just to the north of the reserve. It is the largest of the commons … On a clear day, if you look just to the left of the central pylon ahead, you may be able to make out the tops of the rides within Chessington World of Adventures within the trees. All numbered footpaths, other well-established footpaths, and all firebreaks and wayleaves are At the first major junction (with an old metal vehicle gate on the right), turn left down the main wide track and it will lead you to a junction with a bridge out to houses ahead. Ashtead Common is a relic wood pasture owned and managed by the City of London Corporation. Ashtead Golf Club (now defunct) first appeared in the late 1890s. This article is more than 10 months old. Horton Country Park is nearby while the Thames Down Link also runs past the site. 16. Ashtead Common comprises 500 acres of ancient wooded common and is managed by the City of London Corporation. Five species of amphibian are found in the network of ponds, streams and ditches, including the great crested newt. Cross over the Crown Estate side access lane and pass the bus stop. beetle survey results; tree aftercare; footpaths; firebreaks; walks and talks. Take a moment to enjoy the glorious views across the water. 9.7km - 1h 56m. a nice walk but after the recent rain the last section is particularly sodden. Took about 1.5 hours, about 9,800 steps for those counting! Take a moment to enjoy the views over the gate to the left, across the open countryside. The Commons Team Ashtead Estate Office Woodfield Road Surrey KT21 2DU. great wooded walk, in parts lots of people but on some sections hardly anyone. Walking into Ashtead Common, a 500 acre mix of ancient woodland and open countryside which has been a national reserve since 1995. One of the important features of the site is the collection of more than 2,300 ancient oak trees. Acknowledgements Thank you to the City of London Corporation for […] 01372 279083. 10.2km - 2h 2m. It then picks up the London Looop to visit Horton Country Park and Chessington village. The walk starts and finishes at The Star pub on the A243 Kingston Road, just three minutes north of Junction 9 of the M25. The trail offers a number of activity options. Easy to follow directions. All “Designated Rides” are shown in a bold contrasting colour, (dark brown seems appropriate), solid for all-year rides, dashed for seasonal rides. It runs past the famous theme park before visiting Ashtead Common and Epsom Common. The woodland also has a rich collection of breeding birds including nuthatch, tree creeper, all three British woodpeckers, woodcock, sparrowhawk and tawny owl. Beetles, butterflies, birds, mammals and wild flowers abound. Would definitely recommend. Upcoming events View all. Keep ahead on the main bridleway still signed to Epsom Common and you will see a white cast iron post on the left (with the City of London red and white coat of arms). There's an attractive interior and an outdoor area for warmer days. A little way along the dirt path becomes a stone path and leads you on a fenced walkway with the larger of the two ponds, Great Pond, to the left. Ashtead Common – Veteran Tree Trail Length of trail – 3.5 Km Maps and Text Esri Strorymap available here. Continue ahead on the bridleway, signed as the Chessington Countryside Walk. There are miles of quiet cycling and walking paths taking you to woodland, scrub grassland, a meadow, ponds and streams. Photos. There is also Stew Ponds car park off Christchurch Road, Epsom, which can be used for access to both Ashtead and Epsom Commons. Just after passing a City of London noticeboard on the right, turn right onto the Concessionary Ride signed to Ashtead Common. 9.7km - 1h 56m. Approximate time 2 hours. Ashtead Common National Nature Reserve Dog Walking. Lost paths must be identified by government deadline to be added to … 4) If this was the manor of Great Ashtead, the canonsmust have lost it before the end of the 13th century, (fn. Pleasant, flat walk through woodland and the common. Final 25% very muddy. Varied walk with some solid footpaths, some woodland and some grass. It is 16 miles 19 chains 26.1 km down the line from London Waterloo. Turn left onto the public bridleway (Ride 29) signed to Epsom Common. (fn. 1 rating. The route below begins and ends at the conveniently located Ashtead Railway Station at the southern end of the common. It runs past the famous theme park before visiting Ashtead Common and Epsom Common. A footpath from the centre of the village leads to a hilltop intersection of paths along Pebble Lane/Stane Street south of the village. Keep straight ahead at the small crossroads and follow the narrow path winding through this section of woodland for some distance. Really nice walk through some woodland and via the ponds. It is separated from Leatherhead by the M25, and from Epsom by Ashtead Common and Langley Vale. 2. Further Information and Other Local Ideas. At Epsom Common there's the Cricketers Inn for some post walk refreshments. You will be sharing many of the forest tracks with horse riders and cyclists. The Rye is a tributary of the River Mole and its corridor provides a diversity of habitats. Stick to the main path, ignoring any smaller ones off each side. Walking / Cycling / Running routes near Ashtead Common, Mole Valley (KT21 2ET) (KT21 2ET) Created by OS Maps users. 5) for it is then found as part of the honour of Reigate,being held of the Earls of Surrey in socage by theservice of 1 mark. Ashtead Park . Ashtead Common is steeped in history. Footpaths within the built-up area of the village are as follows: Access to Ashtead Common via Newton Wood Road – FP36 From Barnet Wood Lane north and onto Ashtead Common via Green Lane, Preston Grove and across Ashtead Woods Road – FP 24 From Bushey Shaw north and onto Ashtead Common via Ashtead Woods Road – FP 596 The common was a thriving centre for clay tile production in Roman times and the heavy clay soils meant that the site was managed as wood pasture instead of being developed for farming. A few paces later you will reach a junction of paths with the City of London signs marking the start of Ashtead Common National Nature Reserve. Quite a lot of cyclists so best to go off track where you can. Moderate. Discover our recent challenges and successes and how you can help. Although there are no public car parks on the site, there is a car park at Ashtead Railway Station. Lovely view across the ponds and very peaceful. There are many entrances to the common for walkers, including in north Ashtead and Epsom. As a Grade II historic area, it's home to the remains of a Roman building, the beautiful St Giles' Church and a number of other listed buildings. 16. The ride eventually becomes a stone track again and leads you downhill. The pond was constructed by monks as a huge fish pond when Epsom Common was owned by the Abbey of Chertsey. There are also two ancient Scheduled Monuments - a Roman villa and a triangular earthwork. 2.1km - 0h 25m. Ashtead Common lies close to junction 9 of the M25. Ashtead Common was declared a National Nature Reserve (NNR) in 1995. Simple to navigate and paths easy underfoot. Ashtead Common National Nature Reserve Ordnance Survey Map, Ashtead Common National Nature Reserve Open Street Map, Ashtead Common National Nature Reserve OS Map, Ashtead Common National Nature Reserve.gpx, Ashtead Common National Nature Reserve.mmo. Ashtead Common, together with Epsom Common, extends from the M25 Junction 9 near Leatherhead to the outskirts of Epsom. Interpretation. Simply keep ahead on the main bridleway. Great for dogs and pathed walkways Eventually the path will lead you to a crossroads with another noticeboard, marking the Chessington View point (with a kissing gate on the left). It is managed by the Corporation of the City of London. Throughly enjoyable work and even if you go the wrong way, easy to get back and still have an easy walk. Ashtead Common Consultative Committee Date: MONDAY, 1 JULY 2013 Time: 6.30pm Venue: ASHTEAD ESTATE OFFIC E, WOODFIELD ROAD, A SHTEAD, SURREY, KT21 2DU Members: Alderman Gordon Haines (Chairman) Deputy Stanley Ginsburg (Deputy Chairman) Barbara Newman Joseph Byllam-Barnes Douglas Mobsby David Baker Helen Cocker Bob Eberhard Wyn James Paul Krause Anthony McLelland Cllr John … What's a 'Concessionary Ride 1' when it's at home?! Horses are also able to use this trail. It is the largest of the commons managed by the City of London Corporation. The ponds were gorgeous. (fn. Footpaths and Cycle Routes. 2.1km - 0h 25m. Ashtead Group plc is a British industrial equipment rental company formerly based in Leatherhead, Surrey, but which has since moved to new offices in Ashtead railway station is in Ashtead Surrey, England. A circular pub walk from The Star, near Leatherhead in Surrey. Over 70 species found in the UK, from all the native trees to the common non-natives. Launch OS Maps . A manor of ASHTEAD is mentionedin Domesday: it had been held byTurgis of Earl Harold, and after theConquest it became the property of the Bishop ofBayeux, who granted it to his canons of Bayeux. 1 rating. It can be accessed by foot. It's in a lovely spot with views of the picturesque cricket green and duck pond. Leisurely. Coulsdon Commons byelaws . Some of the signs were a bit confusing for walkers. Just after this, cross over the main road using the designated crossing point with bollards. Epsom Common borders Ashtead Common, a National Nature Reserve owned and managed by the Corporation of London. Turn right here, to join the footpath heading directly into Ashtead Common. In fact you may have noticed a couple more of these posts on your journey so far, including one in front of the pub. We had waterproofs and walking boots and were stretched to limits in very heavy, slippery mud. Leisurely. The walking route explores the stunning Ashtead Common National Nature Reserve, with views across open countryside, large expanses of ancient woodland and pretty lakes along the way. Protecting trees and woods Threats to woods and trees Campaign with us Take action in your community Tell us about a threat Street trees Ancient woodland restoration Catch up on our campaigns. Following the map was great. The path swings right and then climbs steadily. This is one of the most unexpected and unusual walks on this site. These are the old Coal and Wine Tax Posts and they can be found in a ring around the edge of London, marking the old boundary of Greater London. Keep ahead past the horse paddock on the right and pass alongside the vehicle barrier ahead. Follow this path for some distance, passing between a number of old oak trees. Use OS Maps to see more detail including footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and rights of way. LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES OPEN SPACES CLA/078 Page 3 Reference Description Dates CLA/078/01/009 Ashstead Common News: Issue No. For more walking ideas in the area see the Surrey Walks page. The mud is incredible and would only advise doing it in walking boots or wells lies. Les lignes de transport suivantes ont des itinéraires qui passent près de Ashtead Common Bus: 479; Train: SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, SOUTHERN; Comment se rendre à Ashtead Common en Bus? Its district council is Mole Valley. This is one of the most unexpected and unusual walks on this site. The beginnings of spring! Follow the grass track, Ride 1, for some distance. 2 ratings . Got a little confused with some of the instructions after the first pond but that could just be me.....! Designed by David Field The Ashtead Pottery was opened in 1923 and continued in operation until 1935. How we manage Ashtead Common. 10.2km - 2h 2m. If you look to the right you will see a choice of two wide grass rides. See our A-Z list . Use OS Maps to see more detail including footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and rights of way. Follow this track (which can be a little boggy in places) steadily uphill. You will reach a signed junction with the back of a stables building ahead. Moderate. Common leaflets, and in electronic formats including the Common’s webpage and QR code. Whilst it doesn't have its own car park, you can park at Ashtead station, located at the south of the common. A few paces later you will reach a junction of paths with the City of London signs marking the start of Ashtead Common National Nature Reserve. Keep right for a few paces and then take the first left, the tarmac access drive for D'Abernon House. The individual byelaws for the Coulsdon Commons, West Wickham Commons and Ashtead Common can be viewed below: Coulsdon Commons. It is home to a variety of insects, amphibians, reptiles and breeding birds. Dogs are welcome in the common as long as they are kept under control. The common is a nice place for a dog walk with miles of good woodland trails to try. Autumn tree on Epsom Common. This is the junction through which you entered the woodland at the start of the walk. At the far side of the pond, glance to the left and you will see a large sculpture of a dragonfly set on the bank. 7) until in 1397 Richard Earl of Surrey and … Keep your eyes peeled for the tell-tale blue flash of a kingfisher. Just before the track bends left, turn right onto the track signed as the Summer Horseride (note the closed/open sign here simply refers to whether the track is open to horse riders and does not apply to walkers). v e r y muddy! Claygate, Ashtead Common, Prince’s Coverts. The Open Spaces Society has had a strong connection with the City of London Corporation all through its history, and we helped the city acquire many of its open spaces: Hampstead Heath, Epping Forest, Burnham Beeches and the Coulsdon Commons. Follow the track downhill and then take the first path off to the right. Take the left-hand of these two tracks heading into the trees, signed as Concessionary Ride 1. Keep straight ahead at the first crossroads and then follow the LCW waymarks and green arrows to guide you along the paths through several more junctions. The circular Chessington Walk starts from the Chessington South train station just to the north of the reserve. 1 rating. Towards the end of this path you will pass a wooden footbridge on the left and then emerge to a junction of multiple paths, with two brick bridges to the left. Keep ahead to cross the bridge over the weir and join the path back into the woodland. Over to the left you will see a few footbridges which cross the stream on the left, The Rye. There are 2000 old oak pollards on the Common, remnants of a past management technique known as pasture woodland.