Walton Downs

Downs, Moorland in Surrey Epsom and Ewell

England

Walton Downs

Witness Oak sculpture by sculptor John Merrill at Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War Centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Inscribed inside it are extracts from 7 poems by World War I poets. In the background is one of the statues forming part of Patrick Wall&#039;s Regiment of Trees. — Witness Credit: Ian Capper

Walton Downs is a 120-acre area of open land located in Surrey, England. It is situated near the town of Walton-on-Thames and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The downs are characterized by their rolling hills, lush grasslands, and patches of heathland. The area is popular with walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, who come to enjoy the peaceful and picturesque landscape.

Walton Downs is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, deer, and rabbits. The area is also rich in flora, with wildflowers such as heather, gorse, and orchids dotting the landscape. Visitors to the downs can explore a network of footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the area, allowing them to take in the beauty of the countryside.

In addition to its natural beauty, Walton Downs has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The downs are also home to several ancient burial mounds, adding to the area's sense of mystery and intrigue. Overall, Walton Downs is a peaceful and scenic destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and reconnect with nature.

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Walton Downs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.302487/-0.24837372 or Grid Reference TQ2257. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Witness

Oak sculpture by sculptor John Merrill at Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War Centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Inscribed inside it are extracts from 7 poems by World War I poets. In the background is one of the statues forming part of Patrick Wall's Regiment of Trees.

Ian Capper

Witness

Oak sculpture by sculptor John Merrill at Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Inscribed inside it are extracts from 7 poems by World War I poets.

Ian Capper

The Regiment of Trees

A group of 12 statues by Patrick Wall in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. The artwork commemorates the inspection of troops on Epsom Downs by Lord Kitchener in January 1915. In the background is John Merrill's sculpture Witness (see TQ2057 : Witness).

Ian Capper

The Regiment of Trees

One of a group of 12 statues by Patrick Wall in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. The artwork commemorates the inspection of troops on Epsom Downs by Lord Kitchener in January 1915. In the background is John Merrill's sculpture Witness (see TQ2057 : Witness).

Ian Capper

The Regiment of Trees

Ian Capper

Jutland Wood

Area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Each of the 14 boards created by Andrew Lapthorn commemorates a ship lost in the Battle of Jutland in 2016, listing the numbers from each drowned or surviving.

Ian Capper

Jutland Wood

Area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Each of the 14 boards created by Andrew Lapthorn commemorates a ship lost in the Battle of Jutland in 1916, listing the numbers from each drowned or surviving.

Ian Capper

Jutland Wood

A seat and figure in Jutland Wood, an area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. The seat is by Andrew Lapthorn and the figure is by Christine Charlesworth. Jutland Wood commemorates the Battle of Jutland in 1916, and the figure has two sides - the far side looking towards the original woodland in the background, which would have been in existence at the time of the battle, depicts a sailor in 1916 uniform, while the side seen here, looking towards the future woodland and depicts a sailor in 2016 uniform.

Ian Capper

Jutland Wood

Ian Capper

Langley Vale Wood

A section of Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust, with the Queen's Stand and Duchess's Stand of Epsom Downs Racecourse in the background.

Ian Capper

Langley Vale Wood

A section of Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust, with distant views of Tolworth Tower, Wembley Stadium and One West Point in Acton.

Ian Capper

Epsom Downs Racecourse

Looking across Langley Vale to the Queen's Stand and Duchess's Stand of Epsom Downs Racecourse.

Ian Capper

Walton Road towards the grand stands

View along Walton Road, just north of the crossing of the back of the racecourse, towards the Queen's Stand and the Duchess Stand. Just ahead is the Middle Hill Canter, one of the training gallops on the downs, which (when in use) cross over Walton Road.

Hugh Craddock

Walton Road on Six Mile Hill

Walton Road on the ascent of Six Mile Hill or Walton Downs. The road here crosses the Winter Ground, one of the training gallops on the downs — this lower part of the hill is used for training during the winter months. During those months, when the Winter Ground is in use, wood chips will be put down across the carriageway to facilitate the passage of race horses in training — in which case, other road users must watch out!

Hugh Craddock

Rifle Butts Alley (half way up)

Half way up Rifle Butts Alley, following the improvement works in early 2022. For a comparison with pre-2022, see TQ2159 : Rifle Butts Alley.

Hugh Craddock

Rifle Butts Alley (near the top)

Rifle Butts Alley, looking downhill from near the top, following the improvement works in early 2022.

Hugh Craddock

Rifle Butts Alley (top 100m)

Rifle Butts Alley, looking uphill towards the top, where it opens out onto Epsom downs. This is following the improvement works in early 2022: seen here TQ2159 : Rifle Butts Alley (1) temporally about mid-way between the previous improvement (in the late 1990s) and the present one.

Hugh Craddock