This lovely 15-hectare ancient semi-natural woodland near Cranleigh in Surrey has large areas of old hazel and hornbeam coppice with mature oak standards, birch, ash willow, and aspen. An enjoyable waymarked walk (1.3km) with interpretation points winds through the heart of the woodland. The bluebells in spring are a particular highlight.
This site is a site of Nature Conservation Importance, and home to a diverse range of thriving wildlife. Areas of open space, a pond, island and feeder stream, ancient boundary banks and occasional crab apple and wild service trees add further ecological interest.
The site is managed partnership with The Friends of the Hurtwood. Information about membership can be found on their website, along with their newsletter.
On street parking nearby
There are toilets at the Village Way Car Park, Cranleigh
The land is generally level throughout, although uneven in places. There are no surfaced paths.
Well controlled dogs welcome
Wanborough Lane,
Cranleigh,
Surrey,
GU6 7DT
Bookhurst Wood is a lush area of ancient woodland in Cranleigh, Surrey. The woods are recorded on the earliest available ordinance map edition of 1871 with further historical records showing a clay pit serving Bookhurst pottery adjacent to the woodlands.
The Friends of the Hurtwood look after the site on a day-to day-basis and run community events.
Information about membership can be found here: Membership of the Friends of the Hurtwood.
The Friends newsletter can be found here: Friends of the Hurtwood Newsletter.
