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Set in the leafy Surrey countryside at the foot of the North Downs, the pretty parish of Limpsfield borders the town of Oxted and is easily accessible by train (via Oxted station from London Bridge and Victoria) and the M25/A25.
- History
Limpsfield has been mentioned in historical accounts since...
- History
- Take A Hike
- The Friends of Limpsfield Common Family Activity Trail
- Go Birdwatching
By day, take a short stroll from the car park at Scearn Bank to see the views south towards the Weald. By night, wrap up warm for some stargazing. Join the Greensands Way at Limpsfield as it runs from Haslemere in west Surrey to Ham Street, Kent, or the Vanguard Way, en route from Croydon to the south coast at Newhaven.
Discover more about the nature and history of Limpsield Common on this fun trail through the woodlands. With many thanks to the Friends of Limpsfield Common. Follow the trail here
Limpsfield Common is a great place for birdwatching. A recent National Trust survey counted 28 species of birds breeding here and sighted another 20. As well as the most frequently spotted robins, wrens, blue tits and great tits, there were also a number of Birds of Conservation Concern. These included the bullfinch, dunnock and song thrush. We’re ...
Limpsfield has been mentioned in historical accounts since the Domesday Book. It’s a fascinating village that still retains a number of buildings dating back to the 12th Century, including St Peter’s Church and Old Court Cottage.
Limpsfield is a village and civil parish in Surrey, England, at the foot of the North Downs close to Oxted railway station and the A25. The composer Frederick Delius, orchestral conductor Sir Thomas Beecham and clarinettist Jack Brymer are buried in the village churchyard.
The Limpsfield Way – Start at St Peter’s Limpsfield Village or at The Carpenters in Limpsfield Chart This waymarked route includes beautiful greensand woodland, open countryside, lovely views and interesting features shown on the information boards you’ll find along the way.
Limpsfield Common and the Carpenters Arms walk. This walk around Limpsfield Common takes you past farmers' fields and through ancient woodland. Halfway round, take a break at the Carpenters Arms – a traditional country pub.
In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Limpsfield like this: LIMPSFIELD, a village and a parish in Godstone district, Surrey. The village stands 6 miles NE of Godstone r. station, and 12 ENE of Reigate; and has a postoffice under Red Hill.
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