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Polesden Lacey to Denbies Hillside ramble

Travel through some beautiful ancient woodland and enjoy stunning views at Denbies Hillside as you follow the circular route from Polesden Lacey across Ranmore Common. This trail is not signposted on the estate.

• Moderate
• 3 hours
• 5.0 miles (8.0km)

Polesden Lacey Ranger Run, near Dorking, Surrey

Take in Polesden Lacey's Grade II registered parkland and SSSI woodland on this 10km running route across the estate.

• Challenging
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 6.8 miles (10.9km)

House and gardens for wellbeing trail

Vicki, our events and programming officer, talks about the inspiration behind our new wellbeing trail.

Uplifting Wellness Walk

Take time to reflect and recharge on our self-led trail at Polesden Lacey, guiding you to some of the stunning viewpoints around the estate.

The Polesden Lacey big walk

Take in views over the Surrey Hills and our 1,400 acre estate on our big walk through ancient woodlands, historic farmsteads and rolling downland. This trail is not signposted on the estate.

• Moderate
• 2 hours 30 mins
• 4.2 miles (6.75km)

Mud and mushrooms trail at Polesden Lacey

The mushroom kingdom is full of peculiar caps, quirky growths and bizarre names. Get your wellies on, wrap up warm and check out our brand new fungi walk.

Explore the estate at Polesden Lacey

Enjoy a peaceful walk in the woodland. Explore our wonderfully diverse 1400 acre estate to discover birds, butterflies, beautiful viewpoints and dappled shade.

Polesden Lacey little big walk

This easy route is great for all the family, so round them up and have a fun day outdoors tramping through our estate and discovering the delightful wooded valley. Dog friendly too. This trail is not signposted on the estate.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)

Stony Rock wildlife walk

Enjoy many opportunities to spot wildlife along the way on this easy walk exploring one of the quietest spots on the Polesden Lacey estate.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

The best places to see autumn colour

Autumn brings a patchwork of colours to the gardens and estate here at Polesden Lacey. Here are the best places to enjoy autumn colour.

Day in the life of a roaming ranger

Read about the best and worst bits of being a volunteer roaming ranger at Polesden Lacey, patrolling an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Surrey Hills.

Visiting Polesden Lacey with your dog

We welcome dogs in a large area of the gardens and on the wider estate. Find out more about visiting Polesden Lacey with your dog here. For more information, please pick up a dog walkers leaflet when you arrive at Polesden Lacey.

Bookham Commons activity trail

Explore Bookham Commons with this easy stroll through the woods

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)

Bookham Commons train walk

Bookham station is on the line between Guildford and London and is just a few hundred yards from Bookham Commons. The Commons offer a glorious sanctuary in summer for walks, picnics, birdwatching, Frisbee throwing.

• Easy
• 2 hours
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

The Bookham Common butterfly walk

Bookham Common is a favoured home for the rare and magnificent Purple Emperor butterfly. This is due to decades of work by our rangers to protect the specialist habitats it needs. This walking trail takes you through one of the best woods in England for sighting the elusive Purple Emperor butterfly.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.5 miles (2.4km)

Things to see and do at Bookham Commons

Get closer to nature and enjoy a day in the great outdoors. From little walks to bigger trails, cycling to horse riding paths, there's something for everyone at Bookham Commons.

Denbies Hillside car park to The Wotton Hatch walking circuit

The chalk grassland here supports myriad species of flora and fauna. There are some glorious views of the Surrey and Sussex countryside here to enjoy, as well as a pub to stop off at en-route.

• Challenging
• 2 hours 45 mins
• 5.3 miles (8.5km)

Denbies Hillside winter walk

Enjoy an exhilarating walk across Denbies Hillside (named after John Denby, a 17th-century farmer) and discover stunning views along the way.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)