Surrey Wildlife Discovery Walk - Leith Hill and beyond

Pine trees with a view in the distance

Matt Potter

Surrey Wildlife Discovery Walk - Leith Hill and beyond

Location:
Leith Hill, Starveall Corner Car Park, Leith Hill, Leith Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6LX
We're joining Back on Track to discover the wonderful wildlife that calls the Surrey Hills home. On route, taking in Leith Hill and its stunning surroundings, we will be joined by SWT Conservation Officer Ross Packman and North Downs Way Ambassador Simone Dill.

Event details

Meeting point

Starveall Corner Car Park, Leith Hill, Leith Hill Road, Dorking RH5 6LX

Date

Time
11:00am - 2:00pm
A static map of Surrey Wildlife Discovery Walk - Leith Hill and beyond

About the event

Back on Track is excited to join Surrey Wildlife Trust as a Small Business Supporter, and collaborate on a wonderful scenic hike, with a focus on spotting and discovering local wildlife en-route. Spring will have well and truly sprung, so we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for woodlands full of wildflowers, arriving migrants such as Blackcap and Chiffchaff, and the numerous birds of prey that ride the thermals rising above the Greensand Ridge.

This hike has some stunning hill-top views, lush woodland trails through Wotton Common on the approach to Leith Hill, and along the Greensand Way towards Holmbury Hill.

Simone Dill is a North Downs Way Ambassador, and passionate about the Surrey countryside, its history of people and places, and the importance of changes and protection in today’s times.

Ross is a Surrey Wildlife Trust Engagement and Conservation Officer for the Wilder Schools project, encouraging local educators to improve biodiversity in their grounds and take more of their lessons outside. Ross is also a qualified Lowland Walking Leader and Paddlesports Instructor who enjoys hiking, swimming and eating in his spare time.

Booking

Price

£20

Know before you go

Mobility

Difficulty: easy to moderate, social pace with stops for wildlife exploration. The hike will be approximately 6-7km.

What to bring

Please ensure you bring water and snacks for the walk. Please wear sturdy shoes; bring waterproofs if necessary. The distance and duration of the walk depends on the group’s pace and weather conditions. We aim for a medium walking pace with several stops, unless advertised in the event description.

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Parking information

Starveall Corner Car Park, Leith Hill, Leith Hill Road, Dorking RH5 6LX

Contact us

Simone from Back on Track
Contact number: 07958 123 956