Activities at Headley Heath

Headley Heath Second World War walking trail

Headley Heath played a major role during the Second World War - as a training ground for Canadian troops preparing for D-Day and, more covertly, as STS 2 - a Secret Operations Executive training base for secret agents.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.35 miles (5.35km)

Wellington and Hampden aircraft crashes near Headley Heath

Two bombers on two operations both came down on or near Headley Heath within an hour of each other in September 1941.

Canadian soldiers and Headley Heath

Headley Heath was used as a training ground for Canadian soldiers in the run-up to D-Day. The scars left in the ground can still be seen today.

Bellasis House

Bellasis was requisitioned in 1941 by the War Department. It quickly became a special training school for the Secret Operations Executive, sending agents throughout Europe during the Second World War.

Headley Heath circuit

Enjoy stunning views on this moderate walk over some uneven terrain of open heathland, woodland and chalk downland.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 4.1 miles (6.55km)

Spot the early signs of spring

Stroll out over Headley Heath and see how nature is waking up after winter.

Fabulous fungi in the Surrey Hills

Autumn and winter are the best seasons to go hunting for fungi in our woods and grasslands. See what you can find and marvel at the array of colours and shapes.

Finding fabulous fungi on Headley Heath

Autumn and winter are great seasons for discovering the wonderful world of fungi.Take the opportunity to find out more about fungi as you walk around Headley Heath.

Headley Heath butterfly walk

A ramble through woodland and heathland on acidic soils, which leads you out onto chalk downland turf before returning onto heathland and back into woodland.

• Easy
• 4 hours
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Headley Heath bluebell walk

Explore the hidden corners of Headley Heath to discover the special bluebell dell and high spots. A wonderfully varied walk across heathland and through woods, along ridges and valleys.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Headley Heath to White Hill walking trail

A lovely walk over heathland, through woodland, over open pasture and farmland. There are two steep slopes on the route.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.7 miles (5.95km)

Headley Heath Lizard Trail

Headley Heath provides a rare environment of acid lowland heath and dry chalk downland. It is the perfect habitat for a whole range of wildlife, including lizards. Follow this walk to learn more.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.9 miles (3.05km)

Things to see and do at Headley Heath

Whether it's exploring the incredible network of paths or adventure you're after or just somewhere to unwind in the fresh air, Headley Heath has so much to offer you on a day out; and not far from London either.

Walking at Headley Heath

Breathe in, step out and feel invigorated - with so many walks to choose from at Headley Heath, you're sure to find one that suits you.