Heather Farm to Horsell Common

Friday 5th February 2026 1pm – 2:30pm (depending on pace of the group).

Ground-nesting bird season is just around the corner. In fact, Woodlark may have already begun to sing!

We will start our walk at Heather Farm, one of the eighty plus Greenspace On Your Doorsteps across the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (TBH SPA).

We will finish by exploring Horsell Common, one of the heathland Special Protection Areas.

These heathland areas support three ground-nesting birds as well as lots of other wildlife.

We will be chatting about wildlife-friendly walks with your dog and learning how we can all protect the heaths.

This circular walk is about 4 miles / 6.2km long and it will take about two hours at a relaxed pace, allowing our dogs plenty of opportunities to engage with their environment along the way.

This walk is free to attend but places are limited so please be sure to book. Eventbrite booking link to follow here.

Details

Date: 5th February 2026

Time: 1pm – 2.30pm (depending on the pace of the group)

Location: Heather Farm to Horsell Common. Meeting place confirmed on booking.

Dogs per person: The maximum number of dogs per person is two.

Leads: Dogs must stay on lead for most of this walk, though there will be opportunities for off-lead play. 

Accessibility: This route mostly follows un-made paths and is fairly level.    

What to bring: You will need a lead, collar and/or harness for your dog, as well as poo bags and treats. Please wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.   

Nervous dogs: We want this walk to be enjoyable for everyone, so if you have a nervous dog, please feel free to join us, but leave more distance between yourself and the main group to give your dog space. Before touching/feeding/approaching an unknown dog, please check with the owner that this is okay.   

Important note about dog walking equipment: For the safety and well-being of everyone, we do not permit the use of prong collars, shock collars (e-collars), choke chains, or any other aversive tools during our walks. These devices present safety concerns and conflict with our ethical standards. We kindly ask that they be left at home. 

You are welcome to join us with a standard collar or harness, and we’re always happy to explain our reasoning and share ethical alternatives that align with our values.  

Book your place: To book a ticket for your dog on Eventbrite, please visit this link (to follow).

Our outdoor walks and activities are weather dependant. We aim to let you know by email in good time if a walk is cancelled due to bad weather, but please check your emails before leaving home.