Join in the National Trust Ranger Walks on Limpsfield Common! 🌿

Explore the beauty of Limpsfield Common with National Trust Ranger Conor McNeil on a series of guided walks running once or twice a month through to August! 🌳👣 

Discover local wildlife, conservation efforts, and the rich history of these stunning landscapes. The first walk kicks off on Saturday, 12th April at High Chart (1-3pm), where you’ll learn about woodland management, Yalden Spring, and the historic use of the area.  Meet by the noticeboard at High Chart Car Park (not Pinewood), on Moorhouse Road.

📅 Upcoming Walks:  

🌲 April 12 – High Chart (1-3pm) | Woodland management & Yalden Spring  

🍄 May 3 – Ridlands Grove (10-11 am * change in time) | Ancient woodland & biodiversity  

🌾 June 7 – Happy Valley (1-2pm) | Heathland restoration & foraging  

🌳 June 28 – High Chart (10-11am) | Conservation & local heritage  

🍂 July 26 – Ridlands Grove (1-3pm) | Connectivity & flora/fauna  

🐦 August 16 – West Heath (10-11am) | Biodiversity loss & garden escapes  

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn and explore

More info:

April 12th – High Chart (1-3pm) – Meet by the noticeboard at High Chart Car Park (not Pinewood), on Moorhouse Road

  • Woodland management
  • Yalden Spring 
  • Historic use of High Chart 

May 3rd – Ridlands Grove (10-11AM) – Meet by the noticeboard at Ridlands Grove Car Park, Ridlands Lane

  • Ancient woodland
  • Recreational pressures
  • The importance of connectivity
  • Flora, Fauna & Fungi

June 7th – Happy Valley (1-2pm) – Meet by the noticeboard at New Road Car Park, New Road

  • Woodland management
  • Heathland restoration
  • Folklore & foraging

June 28th – High Chart (10-11am) – Meet by the noticeboard at High Chart Car Park, Moorhouse Road

  • Woodland management
  • Yalden Spring
  • Historic use of High Chart

July 26th – Ridlands Grove (1-3pm) – Meet by the noticeboard at Ridlands Grove Car Park, Ridlands Lane

  • Ancient woodland
  • Recreational pressures
  • The importance of connectivity
  • Flora, Fauna & Fungi

August 16th – West Heath (10-11am) – Meet at the entrance to West Heath woods opposite Hazelwood School, Wolf’s Hill.

  • Biodiversity loss
  • Heathland restoration
  • Impact of “garden escapes”

See you there!

Members Autumn Update – 2024

Dear Members, 

Thank you very much to those of you who were able to join the Annual Public Meeting this year. We appreciated your company and your questions and we hope you enjoyed the occasion. 

For those of you who were unable to join us we hope the information below gives you an update of the year, and a flavour of the activities that take place across the Common.

If you have any questions please do contact us at friendsoflimpsfieldcommon@gmail.com

Thank you for your support and interest,

The Friends of Limpsfield Common 

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