Nature’s Bounty Guided Walk
This 2.5-mile (4 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. Toilet facilities available at Leith Hill Place at the end of the walk. This is an interactive experience and we welcome questions and sharing experiences. There will be the option to visit Leith Hill Place towards the end of the walk. (Free entry for NT members.)
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.
Upcoming events
Meandering to the Tower Guided Hike
4.5-mile (7km) guided walk on less-frequented footpaths to Leith Hill Tower via Dukes Warren and Coldharbour Cricket Pitch to discover some of the area’s stunning landscape and fascinating history.
Summer of Play at Leith Hill Place
Bring the family to Leith Hill Place this summer for fun and creative play.
'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.
A morning of mindfulness with The Forest Bathing Institute
Try forest bathing on a free taster session with experts from The Forest Bathing Institute. See their book and discover more about the benefits of spending mindful time under the canopy of trees.