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Locations in Surrey

Things to go and take photographs of in the Surrey area. (£) indicates a charge for entry. GR denotes Ordnance Survey grid reference.

Why not add fresh locations that might be of interest to members. Ideally, giving Grid Refs and indicating fees with a £ sign, please e-mail RPS South East Region.

Banstead Downs

Downland chalk woodland and grass.

GR TQ274582

Coulsdon Common (Happy Valley)

North Downs area varied downland habitats on chalk. Huge variety of flowers, including orchids in late May, June and July, chalkland trees. Good area for butterflies and other insects. Ancient woodland (Devilsden Wood) in area, yew and wild cherry woods. GR TQ 301571

Croydon Market (Surrey Street)

Mon-Fri, mostly vegetables. Colourful stalls and characters. Good for candids (discrete) Meter parking or multi-story. GR TQ 320648

Devil's Punchbowl, Hindhead (National Trust)

Views, wide range of natural history interest e.g. birds, trees, insects. Good for autumn colour. Car park (£) after first half-hour. TQ250520

Guildford

For old buildings and street photography.

Guildford Cathedral

Relatively modern cathedral.

GR SU 995483

Hampton Court and Gardens

Famous architecture, history and gardens etc. nearby River Thames scenery and boating activity. Gardens (£)

Hutchingson's Bank

Nature reserve area open to public. Full range of chalkland flora and fauna. Near Addington Village with old church.

GR TQ 380616.

Leith Hill (National Trust)

Highest point in SE England. Ancient oaks, beeches and hazels. Good for autumn colour.

GR TQ139432 or 139427.

Polesden Lacy (National Trust)

Gardens and Parkland. (£) Elegant house (£), exteriors attractive. Outdoor music concerts in summer . Country Fair on 1st July

GR TQ136522.

Ranmore Common near Dorking

Chalkland ecosystems.

GR TQ141504

River Wey and Godalming Navigations (National Trust)

Early canal system on River Wey. From Guildford to Weybridge on the Thames and hence to London.

Dapdune Warf (£) (off A322 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, or on foot via towpath from Guildford town centre) is the home of a restored Wey Navigation Barge. Much of photographic interest in the area.

Surrey Villages and beauty spots

To the South of A25 Dorking to Guildford Road: Gomshall, Shere, Friday Street, Abinger and Abinger common, Peaslake, Holmbury St Mary.

Surrey Wildlife Trust

Details of Nature Reserves from Surrey Wildlife Trust website.

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Bagmoor Common Mixed woodland and heath GR SU 926423

Brentmoor Heath Wet and dry heath, woodland, acid grassland. GR SU936612.

Dallypers Hill  Ancient woodland and chalk downland. GR TQ315584

Howell Hill Chalk downland. GR TQ238618

Thundry Meadow Wet and dry meadows, alder carr, farmland ditches and river bank. GR SU898440

White Hill (National Trust) Mickelham near Dorking. Downland walks. Good for insects , fungi in autumn and views. Parking no fees. GR TQ178528

Winkworth Arboretum (National Trust) (£) Godalming Many rare trees (over 1000 species) Good for autumn colour and leaf studies. GR SU 990412

Wisley Gardens (Royal Horticultural Society)

Plants of all kinds. (£) Off A3 eastbound GRTQ069581.

Titsey Place

North of Limpsfield. A Family home, now owned by a private trust.  Guided tours of the house, superb walled vegetable garden which has recently been restored (£). Limited opening times in Spring to Autumn. Excellent for garden and landscape pictures.

540605E 155150N