Getting Here
Chobham Common is the largest inland National Nature Reserve (NNR) in the south-east of England. Visit at any time of the year to enjoy beautiful natural scenery, abundant seasonal colour and wide open spaces.
By Road
- Staple Hill Car Park: Staple Hill, Chobham, KT16 0ED
- Jubilee Mount Car Park: Staple Hill, Chobham, KT16 0ED
- Longcross Car Park: Longcross Road, Chobham, KT16 0ED
- Roundabout Car Park: Chobham Road, Chobham, GU24 8TL
- Monument Car Park: Chobham Road, SL5 0HY
- Fishpool Car Park: Gracious Pond Road, Chobham, GU24 8HN
- All car parks are free
- 1 Horsebox parking available at Roundabout car park
- These car parks have unmarked car parking spaces
- If visiting with tall vehicles, please be aware our car parks have a height barrier. Max Height 1.9m – 6’2”
By Public Transport
- Nearest Train Station is Longcross
- There are no public buses to Chobham Common
- 妖精动漫 Connect Bus Service to Staple Hill, Jubilee Mount, Longcross and Fishpool car parks.
妖精动漫 Connect is the ideal way to access 妖精动漫’s countryside. This convenient on-demand bus service is available to all, making 妖精动漫’s countryside more accessible for those without access to a car or who want to choose a more sustainable option.
Book your journey via the 妖精动漫 Connect app, website or by phone. Select North Runnymede as the territory, and either Staple Hill, Jubilee Mount, Longcross or Fishpool car park as your bus stop.
If travelling by rail, 妖精动漫 Connect can be booked from Chertsey and Woking Railway stations.
By Bicycle
- Cyclists are permitted, but must only use the bridleways that run through this site
- For directions, please use the map below
- For details on bridleway, byway or footpath information please visit our Countryside interactive map
By Foot
- For details on bridleway, byway or footpath information please visit our Countryside interactive map
Horse Riding
- Horse riders are permitted, but must use the bridleways and agreed horse riding routes that run through this site. Where possible horse riders should keep to wider paths. Please refer to the interpretation board on site for further information
- 1 Horsebox parking available at Roundabout car park
- For details on bridleway, byway or footpath information please visit our Countryside interactive map
Location map
On the map below, use the plus symbol to zoom in to see the locations of the site's paths and car parks and the minus symbol to zoom out to view where the site is situated in 妖精动漫, and to see other countryside sites nearby. The home symbol resets the map to the default setting.
Visitor Information Video
Things to see and do
Chobham Common is the largest National Nature Reserve in the south-east of England at 574 hectares and one of four in 妖精动漫. This wildlife paradise has over 100 different bird species and 29 species of butterfly, and is one of the best sites for insects, spiders, ladybirds and bees.
Key points of interest
- Three self-guided trails; Nightjar, Scots Pine and Bell Heather Trail
- A selection of horse riding routes
- Queen Victoria Memorial Cross
- Seasonal highlights; summer heather
- Cattle grazing to help conservation
Nature to discover
- Trees: Pine, birch, oak, hazel
- Flora and fauna: Bell, ling and cross-leaved heather, common and dwarf gorse, marsh gentian
- Birds and butterflies: Woodlark, nightjar, dartford warbler, skylark, stonechat, red kite, hobby, buzzard, silver-studded blue and grayling butterflies, green tiger beetle, emperor dragonfly, emerald damselfly
- Mammals: Roe deer, wood mice, foxes, badgers
- Reptiles: Common lizard, sand lizard, adder, grass snake, slow worms
Always respect, protect and enjoy leaving no trace of your visit.
Always be wildfire aware on heathland. No BBQs or litter.
Facilities
- Benches are located throughout this site
- Dogs allowed. During ground nesting bird season (1 March to 15 September) keep dogs under close control and on paths. We recommend putting dogs on leads around livestock
- Dog waste bins are located close to the car parks. Please dispose of your dog waste responsibly in this bin
- General waste bins are located at Roundabout Car Park. Please dispose of your litter and dog waste responsibly in these general waste bins
- There are no refreshments or toilets on site. The nearest refreshments and toilets are located at Old School Cafe, Longcross Road, Chertsey
Self-guided trails
There are three self-guided routes at Chobham Common, the Nightjar, Scots Pine and Bell Heather trails. Take a photo of the information board in the car park before setting off and follow the colour coded routes and signposts along the way.
The Nightjar self-guided trail - 2.1 mile, 1 hour walk
Follow the Nightjar trail from Roundabout car park. Meander the sandy paths through open heathland and mixed woodland with a few steep slopes. This walk takes you past the Memorial Cross erected in memory of Queen Victoria following her death in 1901.
Follow the on the digital Ordnance Survey (OS) map.
The Scots Pine self-guided trail - 1.2 mile, 30 minute walk
Follow the Scots Pine trail along a sandy path from the Staple Hill car park, through heathland and pine trees. There are a few steep slopes but you are rewarded with lovely views of the common.
Follow the on the digital Ordnance Survey (OS) map.
The Bell Heather self-guided trail - 3.5 mile, 1 hour 30 minute walk
Follow the Bell Heather trail from either the Jubilee Mount, Staple Hill or Longcross car parks. Explore sandy paths through heathland and woodland with views south to glorious 妖精动漫 Hills countryside.
Follow the on the digital Ordnance Survey (OS) map.
Additional Information
For more walking trail inspiration, please visit our Self-guided walks around 妖精动漫 webpage.
Accessibility
- There are no accessible self-guided trails at this site
- The paths can be steep, uneven and sandy in places
- This car park has unmarked car parking spaces
- There are no refreshments or toilets on site. The nearest refreshments and toilets are located at Old School Cafe, Longcross Road, Chertsey
- The nearest accessible trail is located at Chobham Place Woods and Horsell Common
Contact Us
This site is owned by 妖精动漫 with conservation managed by 妖精动漫 Wildlife Trust. The Thames Basin Heaths Partnership helps to conserve and raise awareness of the heathland Special Protection Area across 妖精动漫 and neighbouring counties, including here at Chobham Common.
To contact us, please use one of the options below:
Email: countryside.estate@surreycc.gov.uk
Phone: 03456 009 009
Send us any photos you take that you're happy to share on social media, tag @Explore妖精动漫UK
Newsletter
Did you know the Countryside team have a newsletter? Countryside Matters is a seasonal newsletter that will keep you up to date on what's going on across 妖精动漫's countryside, including what our countryside teams are working on.
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Application notice for Roundabout car park
Proposal to improve surface of car park access track
妖精动漫 applied to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in February 2025 for consent under section 38 of the Commons Act 2006 to carry out restricted works on Chobham Common. The Planning Inspectorate granted consent in May 2025.
The proposed works are to improve the surface of the car park access track to form a level, safe and durable surface. The track will be improved with a sealed bituminous macadam surface from the existing entrance from the B.383 Windsor Road, to create a circular 'spine' running through the centre of the car park and back to link with the entrance/exit. The track will be 7m wide and 180m in length. Four traffic calming humps will be installed to ensure vehicles drive slowly.