The Hurtwood was one of the first privately owned areas of the country to create a "right to roam" - in 1926, more than 70 years before the rest of England caught up!
The public have been given the right to walk - and the right to ride, on horseback or mountain bike - over most of it's 3000 acres (1200 hectares) in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Motorised vehicles/cycles and caravans are not permitted, nor is overnight camping, lighting of fires or barbeques.
As most Mountain Bikers are aware, Hurtwood Control Trust and the land owners Shere Manor Estate are highly supportive of mountain biking on The Hurtwood.
Walkers are always welcome on The Hurtwood. 
Horse riders are also welcome on The Hurtwood. Please keep to the existing network of trails where possible, and avoid Mountain Bike trails. Horse boxes are welcome in the car parks, though the entrance to car park no.1 (Holmbury Hill) has a steep incline.
Only cycle at speeds safe for the trail ahead. You don’t know what is around the next corner. Please be aware that dogs are allowed to exercise freely, without leads, on The Hurtwood.