이스트 홀슬리 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The Lovelace Bridges were built by William King, 1st Earl of Lovelace (1805-1893) on his estate in the 1860s. Fifteen bridges were built to facilitate the transport of timber by horse-drawn carts. The bridges were built where the tracks crossed existing bridleways or roads.

The Lovelace Bridges were built by William King, 1st Earl of Lovelace (1805-1893) on his estate in the 1860s. Fifteen bridges were built to facilitate the transport of timber by horse-drawn carts. The bridges were built where the tracks crossed existing bridleways or roads. Although the bridge is no longer standing there are some parts of the walls remaining.

The Great Ridings Wood is a stunning 28-hectare wood which was purchased from funds raised by public appeal in 1996 plus generous donations from the various local councils.

The Common is an area of historic importance dating back to medieval times. It was owned by the Lord of the Manor, but the land was unsuitable for tillage and could not be rented out profitably like other fields. Instead the Lord of the Manor allowed villagers to use the land for grazing and the collecting of fallen wood.

Hermitage Bridge crosses Sheepwalk Lane and is an excellent example of the Lovelace Bridges. In the 19th century a series of bridges were built by the landowner, Lord Lovelace, to facilitate the transportation of timber in his vast forest.

Dorking Arch is a Lovelace Bridge, named after Lord Lovelace, who owned the local estate. He had the bridges built over small valleys on his land so that timber from his forestry business could be easily transported for shipment elsewhere. Dorking Arch is the biggest of the bridges at 188 feet wide.

The bridleway marches through a mature pine tree plantation. The trail surface is hard packed so it holds up well in all weathers.

A stunning view from the North Downs Way across the valley of the Tillingbourne River and up to Holmbury Hill.