Discover the wonders of Langley Vale Wood with a trusted guided walk leader. Throughout this walk, you will go in search of the butterflies which call the wood home and hear how our amazing team of volunteers are maintaining chalk scrapes for species including small blue, a scarce butterfly in the UK.
Event information:
Meeting point: Langley Vale Wood Car Park, Headley Rod, Ashtead, Epsom KT18 6BZ
Price: Free (donations welcome)
Duration: Approx 2.5 hours
If you have any questions, or access requirements, or would like to join us for the event but have any hesitations which we may be able to support you with, please get in touch: langleyvalewood@woodlandtrust.org.uk
Directions
From M25 junction 8 (north or southbound) take the A217 exit to Reigate. Continue on the A217 Brighton Road and follow the signs for Epsom Race Course.
Follow the B290 in Epsom and turn left onto Langley Vale Road. Continue onto Downs Road and turn left onto Headley Road.
The Langley Vale Wood car park entrance will be on your left.
Postcode: KT18 6BZ
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Parking:
Langley Vale Wood car park is a surfaced car park with over 70 spaces, including disabled parking and RolecEV charging for electric vehicles.
There is a charge at the car park. All funds go back into the maintenance of Langley Vale Wood.
2 Hours- £2
4 Hours- £4
All day- £5
Payment can be made using a contactless card via the payment machines onsite or through the RingGo app. Please note: the machines do not take cash. On arrival please allocate enough time for the event, for this walk we recommend 4 hours.
Toilets
There are no toilet facilities onsite. The nearest public toilets are in Ashtead on Woodfield Lane (KT21 1AT).
Before you go
We ask all attendees to come prepared for the weather, this includes appropriate clothing, footwear, sun cream and water if needed. This walk will be cancelled if there is severe weather, please check your emails on the day before the walk. Please make the Woodland Trust team aware of any medical issues before the start of the walk, e.g. asthma, diabetes, etc.
Dogs
Dogs on leads are welcome on this walk. They must be kept on lead at all times.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, the route we have planned isn’t suitable for prams or people with mobility issues. If this means you’re unable to attend, but would like to, please get in touch.
Image Description: Small blue butterfly resting on bird foot trefoil
Image Credit: Keith Lelliott
