Our visits to Broadmoor always make us feel like jungle explorers on an expedition to find a secret waterfall.
I like to think this is because the woods have a wild, jungle-like feel and has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that on our first visit I didn’t bring our OS map, lead everyone in completely the wrong direction, had to call the expedition off, and then persuade everyone to try again the next day!
Whatever the reason, going to the Secret Falls, and then paddling at Friday Street, has quickly become one of our favourite adventures.
The Woods Many are surrounded by towering bracken, which is taller than little children and gives that jungle feel. Steep Hill! Please see below for full details. The Tillingbourne Waterfall This is the Tillingbourne Waterfall, which is on private land (so you can’t actually reach or paddle in it) but is visible from a public footpath. Finding the Waterfall To get your bearings, stand in the car park with your back to the road. The Tillingbourne Waterfall is basically straight ahead and to the left. The problem you have is that ‘straight ahead’ means straight down a steep hill. We have found two routes down. The first is a gentle route and the second is a steep route straight down the hill. The Gentle Route The Steep Route If you choose this path, please be careful – it is steep and uneven with tree roots. From Broadmoor Hamlet 
Exploring the network of narrow tracks through the woods is one of the special things about visiting Broadmoor. 
There is a small natural play area with trees to climb and logs to play on.
You can also build dens here. 
The woods are on the side of a steep hill so be careful going up and down the paths – some are much steeper than others. 
For us, the most special thing about these woods is that you can walk to a waterfall – an almost secret waterfall that many people have never heard of. 
Finding the falls is half the adventure. It isn’t signposted so you have to find your own way down the hill (see below for details). 
On the way to the falls there is also a little stream you can paddle in.
Leave the car park by the path to the right that heads away from the road.
Follow this path until you can turn right.
Turn right and follow this path to the natural play area.
Keep walking past this play area and you will start to go down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, turn left onto a flat, wide path.
Leave the car park by the path to the right that heads away from the road. Follow it until you can turn left.
Turn left and follow this path until you can turn right.
This right hand turning takes you straight down the hill.
This path leads you out of the woods and to the back of some houses. Keep these houses on your right for a short way and then take the first turning on the right, which takes you between the houses and then to the main road.
Once you arrive in Broadmoor, things become much easier.
Keeping the houses on your left, follow the road until you come to a small fork.
Take the small road on the right, which will take you all the way to the Tillingbourne Falls.
Further Information
Nearest Town: Dorking, Surrey Hills Opens: Daily Where to Eat: Bring a blanket and a picnic. How Long We Spent There: 2 hours Parking: Car park. Wildlife You Might See: Birds, butterflies and other insects. Information Written: September 2020
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: RH5 6JY
Cost: Free
Facilities: None
Buggies: The paths on the hill are steep in places, can be narrow and covered in tree roots. The paths from Broadmoor to Tillingbourne Waterfall are flat and surfaced.
Cost of Parking: Free.
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