ASHTEAD COMMON, PRINCE’S COVERTS and CLAYGATE

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Overview

A gentle circular walk crossing Ashtead Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, continuing to the Prince’s Coverts, a secret nature reserve with its heathland and Great Oaks. Picnic/pub lunch at Claygate (opt out here/bus to Kingston). Returning along a bridleway with views across meadows, passing Chessington World of Adventures and back via the Common. FINISH: approx 15:30

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Start time:: 10:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 18035 58999
Nearest postcode:: KT21 2DR
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Start time:: 10:40 am

MEET: Ashtead Station (Waterloo 9:54, Clapham Jct.10:03, Raynes Park 10:13)

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