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Nature’s Bounty Guided Walk

This 3 mile (4.8 km) walk is designed to be easy and enjoyable, so you can meet new people, discover new places, and gain confidence with walking in the countryside.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

This easy circular guided walk will take around 1.5 to 2 hours. Starting at the Rhododendron Wood Car Park at Leith Hill, an area of outstanding natural beauty, you will follow the Etherley Farm woodland trail taking you across a landscape of farmland and parkland. Your guide will stop at intervals to talk about the rich diversity of habitats for wildlife and nature.

The route is gently undulating with approximately 350 feet of ascent. The walk will go ahead in all weathers and some areas could be muddy. Walking poles are optional.

Please bring water. There are no toilet facilities during the walk. The walk leader will point out the best places for a ‘natural’ comfort break along the route.

Normal car parking charges apply. NT members park for free.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Suitable for children 12+, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

The walk will start and end at the Rhododendron Wood Car Park with an optional visit to Leith Hill Place.

What to bring and wear

Please bring water. Appropriate outdoor clothing is required, walking boots etc.

Accessibility

Toilet facilities available at Leith Hill Place at the end of the walk. No accessible toilets but large cubicles.

Other

Refreshments are available at Leith Hill Tower for anyone wanting to visit after the walk has finished.

Upcoming events

Yoga at Leith Hill Place 

Join Amanda on the first Saturday of every month for Yoga on the South Terrace.

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on
6 Sep 2025
at
09:30 to 11:00

Summer of Play at Leith Hill Place 

Bring the family to Leith Hill Place this summer for fun and creative play.

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on
6 Sep to 7 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time

Artist in Residence: Open Studio at Leith Hill Place 

Meet visual artist Gemma Driskell, and wonder at her 'Incubate' residency.

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on
6 Sep to 27 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times

'Enchanted Woodlands': photographic exhibition by Dorking Camera Club 

A display of over 70 photographs from Dorking Camera Club, a local club with photographers ranging from novices to Members of the Royal Photographic Society.

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on
6 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 17 other dates or times