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Overview

Please text the walk leader to book your place, as numbers are limited.

A  leisurely paced walk across Horsell Common encompassing contrasting habitats of meadows and heathlands.  The walk will be co-led by Michael Jones, Education and Engagement Officer for the Thames Basin Heaths Partnership.  Michael has led a walk for us before which was justly very popular.  We'll seek out a variety of plants and animals, including birds like Stonechats, Dartford Warblers, Whitethroats and Blackcaps.  We'll look for a variety of insects, including the remarkable Beewolf, the ferocious Green Tiger Beetle, and should encounter a range of wonderful butterflies and dragonflies. The heather should be coming into bloom too.  Not suitable for dogs (but obviously Assistance Dogs are welcome).  If you have binoculars, do bring them, hopefully there will be plenty to see.

The walk will be no longer than 4 miles (but could be shorter if we find lots to look at).  If it's been raining, it could be muddy.

Thursday, 11 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
38.1m / 125ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 99425 60623
Nearest postcode:
GU21 4XY
what3words:
cuts.punk.firmly
Start time:
10:00 am

We'll meet outside Heather Farm Cafe

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking