Guided Walk Programme 2024
Banstead Commons Conservators host a programme of guided walks each year. They are a great opportunity to understand how and why the Commons are conserved to enhance biodiversity as well as their history and archaeology. You will also enjoy beautiful landscapes that could take you back in time to a world of tranquil beauty and clean fresh air.
Walk numbers are limited and there is a suggested donation of £5 to reserve a place. Places will be issued on a first come first-served basis. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Dates and locations
Dawn Chorus Walk on Banstead Heath
Wednesday 1 May, 6am until 8am
Join Conservator David Hatcher for a walk around Banstead Heath and enjoy the euphony of bird song that can be heard on the common during peak breeding season. We’ll help you to identify birds by their song and find out more about the nesting preferences of our much-loved British birds.
Walk numbers are limited and there is a suggested donation of £5 to reserve a place. Places will be issued on a first come first-served basis. Dogs on leads are welcome.
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Flora and fauna of Park Downs
Thursday 6 June, 10am until 12pm
On this short walk you will learn more about the management of this Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). You’ll find out about how it has resulted in the reappearance of typical chalk plant species and exploding butterfly populations, as well as other much loved native wildlife which can be found on Park Downs.
Walk numbers are limited and there is a suggested donation of £5 to reserve a place. Places will be issued on a first come first-served basis. Dogs on leads are welcome.
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Flora and fauna of Banstead Heath
Friday 28 June, 10am until 12.30pm
Join our 3 mile ramble across Banstead Heath to find out more about the sites management priorities helping to conserve wildlife and preserve the historic features of the site.
Walk numbers are limited and there is a suggested donation of £5 to reserve a place. Places will be issued on a first come first-served basis. Dogs on leads are welcome.
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Fungi Foray on Banstead Heath
Thursday 24 October, 10am until 12.30pm
Do you know your amanitas from your boletus?
Join our leisurely wander across the heath to learn more about the recyclers of the natural world and why they’re so important to our survival.
Foraging is not permitted on Banstead Commons. Apart from identification purposes, mushrooms will not be picked during this event.
Walk numbers are limited and there is a suggested donation of £5 to reserve a place. Places will be issued on a first come first-served basis. Dogs on leads are welcome.
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Walk of Remembrance on Banstead Heath
Thursday 7th November, 10am until 12.00pm
Banstead Heath and its villages played an important role in both world wars. Signs of its martial use can still be found. Join local historian Timothy Richardson for a short walk around Banstead Heath to find out more.
Walk numbers are limited and there is a suggested donation of £5 to reserve a place. Places will be issued on a first come first-served basis. Dogs on leads are welcome.
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Winter Bird Walk on Banstead Heath
Thursday 14 November, 10am until 12.30
Join Banstead Commons Conservators for a guided walk on Banstead Heath taking you through a mosaic of habitats on the Heath to identify and spot our winter migrant birds.
Walk numbers are limited and there is a suggested donation of £5 to reserve a place. Places will be issued on a first come first-served basis. Dogs on leads are welcome.
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