Surrey

Limpsfield family trail

Sunlight shining through the trees in Beeches woodland at Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside — Explore the woodland this autumn | © National Trust Images/Phil Neagle

This circular walk around Limpsfield takes you along paths and through wooded areas, with different landmarks and wildlife for all the family to spot along the way. We are grateful to The Friends of Limpsfield Common for creating the trail.

Near to

Limpsfield Common

Start point

High Chart car park, RH8 0TW

Trail information

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Difficulty*

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)

Duration0.75 hour 45 mins

Dog friendly

*This trail contains slopes and uneven surfaces. If wet, it can also become muddy underfoot and is not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs.

Total stages: 8
Total stages: 8
Start point
High Chart car park, RH8 0TW
Stage 1
Begin at the north edge of High Chart car park, facing away from the road, where you should spot a post with a green waymarker. Follow the path as it bends left, away from the car park. Continue following the path as it meanders through the woodland until you come to a small clearing surrounded by beech trees.
Stage 2
Follow the green waymarkers and narrow paths through the woods until reach a crossroads. Here, turn right continuing to follow the green waymarkers. After a short walk through the woods take a 90 degree left and take the narrow path down the hill.
Stage 3
As you come down the hill you will see a footbridge with Yalden Spring to the right. In spring, you may be able to spot newts, dragonflies and frogs here. During dry spells, the water may not be flowing. Cross over the bridge, and at the blue Titsey Estate sign, turn right to follow the bridleway uphill.
Stage 4
Continue walking along the main path past the Limpsfield Common sign until you reach a crossroads. Follow the greenwaymarker which will lead you up a gradual slope.
Stage 5
The path curves left and widens as you progress uphill.
Stage 6
Continue along the main path. Soon after passing the waymarker for 6, take a right off the main path, immediately followed by a left - don't continue down the slope. Look out for the green waymarkers showing you the way. Bear right as the path narrows and meanders through the trees.
Stage 7
At 7, you should be able to see what used to be the deer wall. Throughout this part of the walk, keep your eyes out for the green waymarkers as you meander through the woodlands. Turn right at the T junction to start walking away from the old wall. Be sure you don't miss the path bending to the right. Follow the path until it meets a bridleway where you should turn left. Then turn half right into the woodland and up a small bank.
The deer wall
This was the boundary of a deer park that was created in 1616 under the orders of Sir Thomas Gresham, Lord of the Manor of Titsey. The area of the deer park was 400 acres surrounded by a bank (much higher than it is today) and beech trees were also planted along the boundary. The beech hedges were laid to form a barrier to enclose the deer and wild boar. Beech trees were planted for beechnut and shade. The hedge has been allowed to grow into trees.
Stage 8
Take a left at step 8 and wind your way through the woodland. The path emerges onto a gravel path (bridleway). Turn right and head back to the car park.
End point
High Chart car park, RH8 0TW
Trail map
Limpsfield Common family trail | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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