Trip Trap Your Way Through Wallis Wood, Near Cranleigh
We came to Wallis Wood on the hunt for wildflowers and found an exciting place for a woodland adventure!
Wallis Wood
Not only did we find bluebells, wood anemones, daffodils and celandine
but we also found streams to slosh through, ravines to climb, a den to conquer and bridges to trip trap over.
Rare Spiders
Walllis Wood is also home to a rare spider called Hyptiotes paradoxus. It is a small spider that lives in the yew trees you see scattered throughout the woods. We weren’t lucky enough to spot one – I had no idea what they looked like and had no reception in Wallis Wood for a quick Google!
If you are interested, have a read about them before you go. This British Arachnalogical Society website has some information and photos.
St. John the Baptist, Okewood
Hidden at the bottom of Wallis Wood is a picturesque, 13th Century church. To find it you have to walk all the way through the woods, to the bottom of the hill. The church is on your right at the top of another hill.
There are steps on the path leading up to the church from the woods. To avoid these, continue on the main path until you reach a small car park. From here there is a slope up to the church.
The Paths
The paths are fairly level, although in places they are nothing more than a well-trodden track of broken leaves. This adds to the fun!
When we visited there were fallen trees along the path, which would make using a buggy trickier than normal.
It was dry when we visited but the ground is clay and you can tell these paths become very muddy and sticky after wet weather.
From the Car Park
Turn right out of the Scarlett Arms pub car park and walk a little way down the road until you come to a wooden gate and footpath on your left.
This pathway takes you along a stream to Wallis Wood.
Further Information
Nearest Town: Walliswood, near Cranleigh
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: RH5 5PL
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a blanket and a picnic or eat at the Scarlett Arms.
Facilities: None
How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Not buggy friendly but doable if you are determined. There are some steep slopes and fallen trees on the path in places.
Parking: There is no car park but you can use the car park opposite the Scarlett Arms pub (RH5 5RD).
Cost of Parking: Free.
Wildlife You Might See: Insects, butterflies, rare spiders and birds.
Information Written: May 2021
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