Getting Here
Crooksbury Hill, to the west of the 妖精动漫 Hills National Landscape between Farnham and Elstead, forms part of the Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve (NNR). Reaching a height of over 160m, it affords glorious views over south west 妖精动漫, east Hampshire and the South Downs.
By Road
- Crooksbury Hill Car Park: Crooksbury Lane, Farnham GU10 1NA
- Free car park
- This car park has unmarked car parking spaces
- If visiting with tall vehicles, please be aware our car parks have a height barrier. Maximum height 1.9 – 6’2” metres
By Public Transport
- Nearest Train Station is Farnham
- There are no public buses to Crooksbury Hill
- 妖精动漫 Connect Bus Service to Crooksbury Hill car park
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 South West Farnham as the territory, and Botany Hill as your bus stop.
By Bicycle
- Cyclists are permitted on this site, but must only use bridleways or byways that run through the 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 directions, please use the map below
- 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. Where possible horse riders should keep to wider paths. Please refer to the interpretation board on site for further information
- There is no horsebox parking available at this countryside site
- 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
Discover 45 acres of relatively young woodland, heathland and open glades of grassland where you can lose yourself in nature.
Key points of interest
- One self-guided trail, the Spider Trail. Anchor to self-guided trails
- Triangulation Pillar
- Soldier’s Ring Ancient Hillfort
- Viewpoint
- Seasonal highlights; summer heather and autumn colour
Nature to discover
- Trees: Silver birch, oak, scots pine, rowan
- Flora and fauna: Bell heather, bilberry, yellow gorse, ferns
- Birds: Bullfinch, buzzard, great spotted woodpecker, waxwing
- Mammals: Brandt’s bat, roe deer, spider
- Reptiles: Common lizard, smooth snake, sand lizard
Always respect, protect and enjoy leaving no trace of your visit
Always be wildfire aware on heathland. No BBQs or litter
Facilities
- Picnic Area located beside the car park
- 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
- There are no general waste bins on this site, please take your litter home with you
- A dog waste bin is located close to the car park. Please dispose of your dog waste responsibly in this bin
- There are no refreshments or toilets on site. The nearest refreshments and toilets are located at The Barley Mow Pub, Littleworth Road, The Sands, Farnham
Self-guided trails
There is one self-guided route at Crooksbury Hill, the Spider trail. Take a photo of the information board in the car park before setting off and follow the colour coded route and signposts along the way.
The Spider self-guided trail - 1 mile, 30 minute walk
Follow the Spider up the steps on a short but steep climb to the summit of Crooksbury Hill and on a clear day enjoy the stunning views before following the winding woodland path down the other side of the hill to the edge of the ancient hillfort. Then head back up the steep hill to the viewpoint and take a moment to enjoy the panoramic views again before returning back down the steps to the car park. For a shorter walk with one hill climb, wander through the trees at the top of the hill before returning to the car park.
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. Trails to the hilltop are not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies
- The woodland path can be steep and uneven in places
- This car park has unmarked car parking spaces
- There are no refreshments or toilets on site. The nearest caf茅 and toilets are located at The Barley Mow Pub, Littleworth Road, The Sands, Farnham
- The nearest accessible trail is located at Frensham Common and Royal Common
Contact us
This site is owned by 妖精动漫 with conservation managed by 妖精动漫 Wildlife Trust.
To contact us, please use one of the options below:
Email: countryside.estate@surreycc.gov.uk
Phone: 03456 009 009
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