Butterfly walk at Langley Vale Wood
Join us at Langley Vale Wood to discover the rich diversity of butterflies on a guided summertime walk.
Langley Vale Wood, Ashtead
Discover the wonders of Langley Vale Wood on a guided butterfly walk led by a trusted leader.
Come along on a search for the butterflies that call this wood home, and hear how our amazing team of volunteers are maintaining chalk scrapes for species such as the small blue, a rare butterfly that is declining in the UK.
This is a free event, but booking in advance via Eventbrite is essential.
There are no toilet facilities onsite. The nearest public toilets are on Woodfield Lane in Ashtead (KT21 1AT).
Please dress appropriately for the weather, including sturdy footwear, suncream and water if needed.
If the weather is severe, the walk will be cancelled, so please check your emails the day before.
Please make the Woodland Trust team aware of any medical issues (for example, asthma, diabetes, or other conditions) before the start of the walk.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
When and where
- Date: Wednesday 3 July, 11am-1.30pm.
- Price: free, although car parking charges do apply. Donations to support the management of our woodlands are welcome.
- Location: Langley Vale Wood car park, Ashtead, Epsom, KT18 6BZ.
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Grid reference: TQ 20020 57184 - Access: this walk will be approximately 2.5 hours long. It will take place partly on footpaths and partly on uneven ground with slight inclines. The walk will pass through gated areas.
Unfortunately, the route we have planned isn’t suitable for prams or people with mobility issues. If this means you’re unable to attend, but would like to, please get in touch and we will explore arranging an alternative route. Please contact us at: langleyvalewood@woodlandtrust.org.uk - Parking: Langley Vale Wood car park, Ashtead, Epsom, KT18 6BZ.
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Grid reference: TQ 20020 57184
This surfaced car park has more than 70 spaces, including disabled parking and RolecEV charging for electric vehicles. There is a charge to use the car park, with all funds going back into the maintenance of Langley Vale Wood. Charges are as follows:
Two hours: £2
Four hours: £4
All day: £5
You can pay at the onsite payment machines using a contactless card, or go through the RingGo app. Please note that the machines do not take cash. - Dogs: well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome, but please ensure they are kept on their leads throughout the event.
