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Holmwood Common
Ancient common once owned by King Harold and William the Conqueror
Blackbrook Road, Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4NX
Opening times for 5 December 2023
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Free parking at Scammels, OS 187:TQ18214630, Blackbrook Road, OS 187:TQ18354546, Mill Road, OS 187:TQ17314515 and Inholms Lane, OS 187:TQ17024697
Dogs
Please keep dogs under close control to protect wildlife
All-weather path and path around Fourwents Pond to the Scamells car park. Benches.
Level access/terrain
Some paths such as the new all-weather path and the path around the Fourwents Pond to the Scamells car park are more accessible for wheelchairs users.
Steps/uneven terrain
By road
Just off A24 (1 mile) south of Dorking. Turn left down Mill Road
Parking: There is ample parking at Holmwood Common
On foot
Walk north from Holmwood Common station along the Old Horsham Road, then cross the A24 via the underpass to Mill Road.See Ordnance Survey map 146
By train
Holmwood station (no Sunday service), then 1 mile walk to Mill Road car park, or 1½ miles to Fourwents Pond car park
By bus
Metrobus 93, Dorking-Horsham, alight Holmwood Common. Visit Surrey County Council for further information
By bicycle
Just off A24 (1 mile) south of Dorking. Turn left down Mill Road. View local cycle routes on Sustrans website
Blackbrook Road, Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4NX
Highlights
Countryside
Ancient common once owned by King Harold and William the Conqueror.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do at Holmwood Common
Take a stroll around the all-weather circular walk, discover sunny glades and colourful berries, and a perfect picnic spot surrounded by birds of all kinds.
Top trails
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Holmwood Common family activity trail
From building a den to spotting birds and butterflies, there are plenty of things for all the family to see and do on this gentle trail around Holmwood Common.
Places to stay
Polesden Garden Cottage
You’ll find gorgeous views over the Polesden Lacey estate and elegant interiors in this Regency-style villa.
Yew Tree Barn
A larch-clad barn in a peaceful spot on the Polesden Lacey Estate, with a contemporary interior and lovely views.
About Holmwood Common
Holmwood Common is at the heart of the local community and is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by all. It’s just off the A24 (south of Dorking), so why not break a car journey south to the coast with a stop? Stretch your legs and explore...
Dappled woodland and sunny clearings greet you – beautiful countryside for walking, horse riding and cycling. The common is fairly flat and ideal for families to explore, but it can be wet underfoot. Great fun though for kids who like squelching in mud with their brightly coloured wellies.
The common is home to much of our well-known British wildlife. In the warmer months, dragonflies hover above the ponds and amphibians live in the dark pools. The air is filled with birdsong and colourful butterflies flutter from one bright flower to another.
Visit in autumn and walk beneath our golden trees. Discover an amazing collection of fungi – the weird, the beautiful and the ugly.
History
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History of Holmwood Common
Discover how Holmwood Common in Surrey was home to some significant moments in history.
Our work
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Dormice at Holmwood Common
Discover the vital work done to protect rare hazel dormice at Holmwood Common.
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Ash dieback at Holmwood Common
Discover how we are responding to this invasive disease at Holmwood Common.
Support us
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Volunteer opportunities at Holmwood Common and Leith Hill
Join the volunteer team at Holmwood Common and Leith Hill working to preserve these places through vital conservation work.