FROM THE PONDS TO THE HILLS THE TO PONDS THE FROM

Barford Mill Barford

Stony Jump Stony

source for the iron industry in the 16th century. century. 16th the in industry iron the for source

for reptiles. The hills contain a hard dark rock known as ironstone, which was an important important an was which ironstone, as known rock dark hard a contain hills The reptiles. for

Stony Jump is now owned by the National Trust and provides an important habitat area area habitat important an provides and Trust National the by owned now is Jump Stony

from the leaps the Devil made to escape the White Witch of Waverley. of Witch White the escape to made Devil the leaps the from

Barford Mills were used for papermaking. for used were Mills Barford

Middle Jump and Stony Jump. Local legend states that the name of these hills originates originates hills these of name the that states legend Local Jump. Stony and Jump Middle

Century. The other two mills dating from the 1730s and known as Upper and Lower Lower and Upper as known and 1730s the from dating mills two other The Century.

The Devil's Jumps are a series of three conical outcrops known as High Jump, Jump, High as known outcrops greensand conical three of series a are Jumps Devil's The

Barford Mill the middle of three mills was still in use at the early part of the 20th 20th the of part early the at use in still was mills three of middle the Mill Barford

Devil's Jumps Devil's

was built in 1264 and was rebuilt seventy years later on the other side of the stream. stream. the of side other the on later years seventy rebuilt was and 1264 in built was

In mills and millers were an important part of local community life. Barford Mill Mill Barford life. community local of part important an were millers and mills Churt In

Barford Mill Barford

in the Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Natural Outstanding of Area Hills Surrey the in

This is one of a series of three walks starting from Great Pond Visitor Centre Centre Visitor Pond Great Frensham from starting walks three of series a of one is This

wet weather. wet

It is advisable to wear stout walking as some paths may become muddy during during muddy become may paths some as boots walking stout wear to advisable is It

Visitor Centre. Centre. Visitor

and 133. Refreshments are available from the Pride of the Valley Hotel and the the and Hotel Valley the of Pride the from available are Refreshments 133. and

Great Pond Visitor Centre and is covered by Ordnance Survey Explorer maps 145 145 maps Explorer Survey Ordnance by covered is and Centre Visitor Pond Great

picturesque route. This 9 mile, 4 hour 30 minute walk begins and ends at Frensham Frensham at ends and begins walk minute 30 hour 4 mile, 9 This route. picturesque

Encounter stunning views, historical landmarks and dramatic heathland on this this on heathland dramatic and landmarks historical views, stunning Encounter About this Walk this About

Travel Information For local train and bus information call Travel Line South East on 0871 2002233 or visit their website: Natterjack Toad www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk

Works to develop policies and programmes to protect the beautyof the Surrey Hills for the safe use and enjoyment of all. The Surrey Hills was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1958 and is one of a family of nationally protected landscapes. For further information on the Surrey Hills visit www.surreyhills.org

The Surrey Hills Society is an independent charity promoting the positive enjoyment and care of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty CHURT WALK for those who live, work in or visit the area. SURREY Banstead The Society encourages people to explore and Woldingham learn about the special qualities and distinctiveness Mills & Hills of the area. For further information on the Oxted Surrey Hills Society visit Reigate www.surreyhillssociety.org Frensham Surrey Hills This delightful walk around Churt takes you past historic mills, ancient tumuli and breathtaking views across the Surrey Hills Area This project has been supported by the following partners: of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The information given on this leaflet was correct at the time of going to print (Nov 2011). Supported by Printed on environmentally friendly paper Design and illustrations by: Michael Cashman, Far Post Design 01252 718539 email; [email protected]