About the event

Chobham Common is one of the largest National Nature Reserves in the South East and amongst the finest remaining examples of lowland heath in the world, one of the most ancient and characteristic British landscapes, originally created by prehistoric farmers.

There are over 100 different species of bird recorded here, as well as 300 species of wild flowers. You can also find frogs, toads, newts, Adders, Grass Snakes, common and Sand Lizards, Slow Worms, 25 species of mammal and 33 species of butterfly.

Chobham Common is also one of the best British sites for insects, spiders, Ladybirds, bees and wasps. Some 29 species of butterfly live here, including the rare Silver-studded Blue, and 22 types of dragonfly hover and dart above the heathland pools.

The walk is approximately 2 miles long, on mostly sandy tracks with some minor obstacles and steps. We will walk at a gentle pace with lots of opportunities to stop and ask questions.