Wisley Common

The Common is a proper expanse of open heathland just outside Woking, the sort of place that locals know well but visitors often miss. It's genuinely wild in patches - gorse, heather, and scrubland rather than manicured parkland. You can walk for hours here without seeing the edge of it, which is exactly the point. The paths criss-cross in all directions, some sandy and easy, others muddier and more demanding depending on what the weather's been doing. If you've got restless legs and need to burn some energy between caravan sites, this delivers without fuss. The views open up as you climb the slight rises, and on a clear day you get a real sense of the Surrey landscape rolling out. Best for serious walkers rather than families wanting a gentle stroll with a café at the end. It's free to access - just turn up and find a spot to park near the edges. Allow a couple of hours minimum if you want to actually explore rather than just do a circuit. Early morning gets you the light and the quiet before the dog walkers arrive in force. Warren Farm Home Park sits just 1.6 miles away, and Horsley Camping and Caravanning Club Site is barely further. Both give you good bases for spending a full day out here without the faffing about. The Common itself has no facilities, so come prepared - grab supplies from Woking if you need them. It's not flashy, but that's rather the appeal.