About the event

Betchworth Quarry is a stunning chalk downland site set within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part of the North Downs.

Rich in flowers such as horseshoe vetch (the food plant for for the chalkhill blue butterfly) and several types of orchids, this chalk grassland reserve is best visited during the summer months. A yew and broad-leaved woodland can also be found around the edge of this former chalk quarry.

Important information:

The walk is approximately 1.5 miles on footpaths and tracks.

Please note that the slopes at this site are quite steep so unfortunately it is not suitable for those with mobility issues.

Trainers or walking boots are recommended as well as long trousers (due to the risk of ticks). We will walk at a gentle pace with lots of opportunities to stop and ask questions.