What is recorded here
Walk through one of the best woods in England for sighting the elusive purple emperor butterfly, Britain's second largest butterfly, with a wingspan of over 8cm. It was first recorded here in June 2017, and now thrives here thanks to decades of work.
A mapped walking route does not guarantee present access or safe conditions. Check signs, closures and the weather before setting out.
- Distance
- 2.4
Places near here
Great Bookham CommonNature reserve · 558 yd
Little Bookham CommonNature reserve · 609 yd
Bookham Railway Station, Including Station House and FootbridgeListed building · 876 yd
Victorian postbox, entrance to Yehudi Menuhin SchoolOld post box · 1662 yd
Hawk's HillMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Bockett's Farm ParkHeritage attraction · 2.0 mi
Milestone, Hawk's HillMonument or public art · 2.0 mi
Fire and Iron GalleryHeritage attraction · 2.3 mi
Milestone South-west of EffinghamMonument or public art · 2.6 mi
Gothic TowerVisitor information · 3.3 mi
Grotto, Cherkley CourtCave or cavern · 3.4 mi
Denbies HillsideViewpoint · 3.9 mi