Surrey

Limpsfield Common

Ancient common on the Greensand Ridge where time comes home to sleep

Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0TW

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Bluebells in woodland at Limpsfield Common, Surrey

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Directions via Google Maps
By road
Exit M25 at J6, then at the Godstone interchange roundabout take A22, sign posted Eastbourne, and at next roundabout take A25 sign posted Westerham, Oxted
On foot
Join the Greensands Way or the Vanguard Way. See Ordnance Survey maps 147 and 146
By train
Oxted station just over 2 miles from the center of Limpsfield Common.Hurst Green station just over 2 miles to Limpsfield Chart, or ½mile to West Heath and the western part of the property
By bus
Southdown 410, Hurst Green-Oxed-Redhill, alight Pollards Wood Road, Limpsfield Common. Southdown 595, Westerham-Chart-Chalkpit Wood, alight Limpsfield Church or Kent Hatch Road. Visit Surrey County Council for further information
Cycling
At the Godstone interchange roundabout take A22, signposted Eastbourne, and at next roundabout take A25 signposted Westerham, Oxted. View local cycle routes on the Sustrans website

Entrance to underground air raid shelters in the common at Limpsfield

Limpsfield air raid shelter tours

Sat 10 May, tours run from 2pm-4pm. Join the Friends of Limpsfield Common on a tour of the shelters, which were built at the beginning of the Second World War to protect Limpsfield School's pupils from German air raids. This event is run by the Friends of Limpsfield Common. The tours are free but booking is essential as spaces are limited.

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

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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.

Ranger walking along a path in the woods together with a sound recorder holding a microphone, and an interviewer

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Surrey Hills podcasts: A walk with a ranger

Tune into episode 5 of the Surrey Hills podcasts: 'A walk with a ranger' and discover more about Limpsfield's unusual history and how its spring, woodland and heathland provides a haven for nature today. This episode is presented by Jo Dyson and Ranger Conor and is funded by the Surrey Hills Access Fund.

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Limpsfield Common map

Take a look at the map of Limpsfield Common to help plan your visit.

A smiling group in running gear run through woodland

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