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Brockham Lime Works
| Route Overview | A circular, self-guided trail amongst an abandoned industrial landscape with a wealth of wildlife. | ||||||
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| Distance - Full | 2 miles / 3.2 km | ||||||
| Typical Time - Full | 2 hours 30 minutes | ||||||
| Start Point | Brockham Lime Works | ||||||
| End Point | Brockham Lime Works | ||||||
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| Type of Route: | Circular | Level of walk: | Leisurely | ||||
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| Accessibility / Facilities | Suitable for Dogs | ||||||
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| Route Description | Brockham Lime Works covers 110 acres (45 hectares) and lies within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and was once part of a thriving industrial area where chalk was dug by hand to make lime, hearthstone mined and clay extracted to make bricks. The works were abandoned in 1936 and left to nature; now many rare and interesting species have colonised the site. In 1975 it was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by English Nature because of its outstanding wildlife habitats. The site was purchased by Surrey County Council (SCC) in 1977 in order to secure the route of the North Downs Way, which passes along the northern boundary of the site and is signposted by white acorns on a black background. Today Brockham Lime Works and the adjoining Betchworth Quarry are managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust Countryside Services (SWTCS) on behalf of SCC. | ||||||
| Terrain Details | Please note that the route involves steep climbs, steps and surfaces, which can become slippery when wet. The route is waymarked by green arrows. | ||||||
| Access Info / Public Transport | There are no car parks directly adjoining this site, although there are a couple of suitable car parks close by so you can start the trail at different points. Betchworth Station – Turn left out of the station, walk up Station Road, then turn left into The Coombe and follow the North Downs Way signs west. Join the trail at Point 4 (see map). The National Trust Box Hill Car Park (parking fee) – Cross the road to the viewpoint and follow the North Downs Way signs east. Join the trail between Points 10 and 1 (see map). For details of public transport in Surrey call Traveline 0870 608 2608 www.traveline.org.uk | ||||||
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