Witley and Milford Commons

Surrey

A rich and varied landscape buzzing with wildlife

Haslemere Road, Witley, Surrey, GU8 5QA

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Footpath through a copse on Witley Common, south west of Guildford, Surrey

Adventure playground/play area
A natural play trail is available, starting from the Webb Road car park, with mostly climbing and balancing activities. It is in the woodland so shaded from the sun in summer.
Car park
You must pay to park here (National Trust members park free). You need to validate your parking at a machine or on the JustPark app. There is no phone signal, so download and set up the app before your visit. £2 up to 1 hour. £4 up to 2 hours. £6 up to 4 hours. £9 all day. No overnight parking or camping. JustPark location ID: 80712
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Dogs allowed
Well-controlled dogs are welcome. Please keep them on a short lead during ground-nesting bird season (1 March – 31 July). Dog waste bins can be found in the car park.
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Guided tour
Free guided walks to discover more about Witley and Milford commons are available. Please see our upcoming events for times and details.
Guided tour - more information
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
7 miles south of Guildford between London and Portsmouth; off the A3 and A286 roads.
Parking: You must pay to park here. National Trust members park for free. Download the JustPark app before your visit. £2 up to 1 hour. £4 up to 2 hours. £6 up to 4 hours. £9 all day. No overnight parking or camping. See more details under ‘Facilities’.
On foot
Around 5 minutes walk from the centre of Witley. Consult Ordnance Survey map Explorer 145
By train
South West trains Guildford-Portsmouth; Witley station train station (15 minutes walk) and Milford station train station
By bus
Stagecoach in Hants and Surrey 70 Guildford-Midhurst, 71 Guildford-Haslemere; alight Petworth Road, WitleyVisit www.surreycc.gov.uk for further information on buses.
Cycling
See directions by car. View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network
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Free guided walks of Witley Common

Discover more about the history, nature and wildlife of Witley Common on a free guided walk. Walks run on selected days throughout the year. There's no need to book, just turn up. Find out dates and times here.

Footpath through woodland in autumn at Witley and Milford Commons, Surrey

Map of Witley and Milford Commons

View or download a map of Witley and Milford Commons to help you plan your visit. Choose from the nature trail or a heathland hike and discover where to find the Second World War baseball pitch.

View of a gate over a field in autumn, Witley and Milford Commons, Surrey

Witley Common and the Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve

Witley and Milford Commons and five other National Trust sites are now part of Wealden Heath National Nature Reserve (NNR). A collaboration between nine partners across Surrey and Sussex, this NNR brings together the region’s most precious heathland and endangered species into one extraordinary sanctuary for nature recovery.

Tree and heathland at Witley and Milford Commons, Surrey

Visiting the Surrey Hills with your dog

Surrey Hills is a one pawprint rated place. With a wide variety of paths and open spaces, the Surrey Hills are an ideal place to bring your dog for a walk. Here’s what to keep in mind to keep your dog and others safe.

Man walking across the common with two blonde labrador retrievers on leads

Planning an event in the Surrey Hills?

If you would like to host an event on National Trust land, or your sporting event includes routes on National Trust land, please email us at: surreyhills@nationaltrust.org.uk. Please contact us at least eight weeks before the event date. We know how important events are to organisers and participants. Please help us ensure events are safe and legal for both participants and our visitors.