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.

Shooting is not permitted. There are 14 car parks for the use of visitors. Cars and their contents are left at the owners risk. Visitors to The Hurtwood, do so at their own risk.

Hurtwood Control Trust - a registered charity - has the right, and public responsibility, to protect and enhance the entire area including 60 miles (100 kilometres) of access tracks, and conserve the beauty and variety of the surrounding landscape. Visitors are requested to respect the environment of the Hurtwood by not disturbing wildlife or removing timber. Please take any litter home.

The Hurtwood welcomes many thousands of visitors a year. To keep the Hurtwood in good and safe condition, it employs a fulltime Ranger, helped by a team of contractors The Hurtwood may be used by people for events and group visits, but the Ranger Contact The Ranger must be notified well in advance of any such plans. No commercial activities are allowed without our prior permission.

• What does it cost?
  About £75,000 a year.
   
• Where does the money come from?
  To a large extent, from our Friends - people, near and far, who use and love The Hurtwood.
   
• How can you help?