Splash Around Friday Street, Near Dorking, Surrey Hills
Nestled in the Surrey Hills is Friday Street, a quiet hamlet with paddling spots, a mill pond, shady woods, and even some scarecrows.
It’s a beautiful place to explore and has two paddling spots to cool a hot day. I’ve lost count of the number of times we have visited.
Friday Street Stream
This is a little stream that flows under a little footbridge and across a little road. It’s a peaceful place to splash around.
The Scarecrow Family
When you manage to tear yourselves away from the stream, keep walking down the lane until you come to a fork in the road. If you take the left hand path you come to a garden with a family of scarecrows…
…and a poem. My children love this garden!
Friday Street Stream Bridge
A little further down this path is Friday Street Stream Bridge, which seems to act as a dam – the stream pools on one side and pours out of the other.
The Mill Pond
At the centre of Friday Street is a mill pond that was originally part of a 17th century mill.
This is another paddling spot but it can be very muddy.
The Woods
On the hill behind Mill Pond are woods you can explore, including Severell’s Copse, which is a short walk up the hill.
There is also woodland next to the car park.
Tillingbourne Waterfall
Near to Friday Street there is a surprise – the almost secret Tillingbourne Waterfall. This is a waterfall that is on private land (so you can’t actually reach or paddle in it) but is visible from a public footpath.
You can walk to the waterfall from Friday Street but it is much easier to reach from Broadmoor, especially for little legs.
Have a look at our visit to Broadmoor and the Tillingbourne Waterfall for further details.
Finding Your Way From the Car Park
To find Mill Pond, stand in the car park facing the road. On your right by the road is a path and some steps down to Mill Pond.
Finding Your Way From Mill Pond
At the Mill Pond crossroads you have three choices:
- Turn left across Friday Street and walk down the little road next to the postbox. This road will take you to Friday Street Stream, the scarecrow family and Friday Street Stream Bridge.
- Go straight on, over the bridge and then turn right to spend time at the pond. This is also the way we walk to Broadmoor Car Park.
- Turn right and follow the little road next to Mill Pond. This will take you to the Stephen Langton pub (if it is still open) and then up into the woods next to the car park.
Visit the Friday Street website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Dorking
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: RH5 6JR
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a blanket and a picnic or try the Stephen Langton pub (this may now be closed).
Facilities: None
How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: There are steps down to Mill Pond from the car park. Once at Mill Pond, Friday Street is pretty flat. To go towards Tillingbourne Falls or Broadmoor you have to go up a fairly steep hill covered in tree roots.
Parking: Car park with lots of spaces but can be busy.
Cost of Parking: Free.
Wildlife You Might See: Birds, butterflies and other insects.
Information Written: September 2020
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