Footpath through Headley Down Nature Reserve

Updated April 2023

Note: This path and the area around it is maintained by the Headley Down Nature Reserve Trust .  The features along the way are being constantly added to.

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At the end of Alder Road (cul-de-sac) follow the path to the playing field. Soon you will see a circular seat with commemorative boards giving the history of Erie Camp which was here during WW2.
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After passing a number of craft and ecological fixtures ...
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... such as a 'bug hotel' ...

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... and a plantation of specimen trees ....

 

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... you arrive at the domain of Monty the Bear!

 

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The path divides going downhill to ‘Badger’s Bottom’ (signposted) or uphill to the playing field.

 

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The downhill path bears right at the bottom ...

 

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... and follows concrete boundary posts uphill ...
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... to emerge at the other end of the playing field (photo in reverse direction) ...
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... where there is a notice board.