Abbotts Wood, Farnham

Visitor information

gravel path weaving through a wood

Abbotts Wood, Farnham

This ancient landscape dates back to around 5000 BC.

As you walk along the meandering paths look out for signs of it's historical past, including Roman potteries.

The woodland is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including rare butterflies such as the purple emperor and white admiral, the nationally endangered nightjar, dormice, badgers, rare bats and native roe deer.

At a glance

walking trails and cycling trails.
open until dusk, all year round.

Please follow our forest code to help you enjoy the forest responsibly.

If you are visiting with your dog, follow our dog code, keep them under close control to help protect local wildlife, and bag and bin your dog’s waste.

Things to do

Walking at Abbotts Wood

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of this historical landscapes.

Abbotts Wood has a range of paths that run through the woodland...

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Field of bluebells within the forest

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