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Campsite Directory
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As an alternative to repeating the rather excellent campsite directory on Scoutbase UK, we have listed all the campsites available to Surrey Scouts within (or perhaps just outside) the county, with links to Scoutbase or the campsite's own web page where they exist. So if this list has only basic information on a site, you'll find more details by using the links.
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Bentley Copse - TQ077442
Hound House Lane, Shere, Guildford, Surrey GU5 9JH Scoutbase - Website
Contact: Warden, Hound House Lane, Shere, Guildford, Surrey GU5 9JH - 01483 202424.
Surrey County's own campsite nestling in the leafy foothills of the South Downs. Open throughout the year (apart from Christmas) with many local attractions available. Substantial information brochure available from the warden.
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Birchmere - TQ074593
Birchmere Campsite, Pond Farm, Wisley, Surrey GU23 6QS Scoutbase
Contact: Tony Knight, 10 Orchard Mains, Wych Hill, Woking, Surrey - 01483 766623
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Boidier Hurst - TQ201524
Boidier Hurst Scout Campsite, Headley Road, Boxhill, Surrey Scoutbase - Website
Contact: Bookings Secretary - Averill Laing, 75 Bramley Way, Ashtead, Surrey KT21 1QZ - 01372 274844
Jointly owned by Epsom & Ewell and Leatherhead, this site adjoins National Trust land and has 11 individual sites set in mainly chestnut woods, available from March 1st to November 31st. In addition, available throughout the year, is the Manly building which can cater for 36 persons and has a kitchen and Leaders room. There is a modern toilet block with free hot showers, a payphone and First Aid when the warden is on site (weekends or by arrangement). The site is close to High Ashurst, Surrey County Council Adventure centre and Small village general store (1 mile). Boxhill and Headley Heath countryside areas are easily accessable.
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Bourne Copse - TQ008674
Runnymede
Contact: Dave Burt, 5a College Avenue, Egham, Surrey TW20 8NR - 01784 741503
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Garners Field - SU865445
Sheephatch Lane, Tilford, Farnham
Contact: Ron Binfield, 17 Burnt Hill Road, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4RU - 01252 714094
Farnham District's site with 8 Patrol sites and space for approximately 80 camping. The site is a pleasant mainly level 7 acre field with easy access from the road, and bonded on one side by a shallow river. Flush toilets, standpipes and a permanent building with kitchen and toilets (including disabled facilities) are available March-October. Farnham town is 3 miles to the north with Tilford village within walking distance (bridle path)
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Little Acres - TQ075443
Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8PF Website
Contact: Bookings Secretary Doris Sapsed, 5 Albury Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1QY - 020 8397 7662
Epsom Division Guides' campsite in Horton Country Park - part of the Green belt. This is a basic site but with a recently completed brick built toilet block with disabled facilities. Six altar fire areas, one campfire area - no solid shelter but space for several patrol camps or one Troop camp. Chessington World of Adventures, Ashtead Woods and Epsom Common, Epsom Town (BR to London 25 minutes) within walking distance (<1 mile). Access via narrow lane unsuitable for anything larger than a minibus (300 yards to public highway) - onsite parking for no more than 6 cars.
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Park Farm - TQ266584
Park Farm, Holly Lane, Banstead - Pictures - website
Site Manager / Warden : Mark Wingett - 07958 496292
Bookings : John Tickett - 01737 356662
Contact : park.farm@virgin.net
Park Farm is the Banstead District Site and is two acres adjoining Banstead Woods and Park Downs. During 2006 many improvements have been made and are still ongoing, including a recently opened climbing / abseiling tower with climbs for all levels of skill. By the end of 2007 there will be a well equipped training room. There are now 8 new concrete altar fire places, for patrol cooking, along side the individual tent pitches. The kitchen now has a 6 ring catering cooker and double oven and a fridge freezer. A large hall is included for dining and for emergency accommodation for cub camps.
There are male and female Leader's and boy's and girl's wash rooms with hot showers.
Visit in May to see Banstead Woods as a sea of bluebells. Nature trail nearby. Chipstead Station is a short walk away for frequent trains to and from London.
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Polyapes - TQ131597
Blundel Lane, Stoke D'abernon, Cobham, Surrey KT11 2SL Scoutbase - Website
Contact: Paul Francis, 168 Blagdon Road, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4AL Tel: 020 8715 3456
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Ranmore - TQ133502
Dorking
Contact: Irene Melrose, 1 Moleford Cottages, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6JE - Tel: 01306 882654
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Roverdene - TQ316544
Roverdene, Pilgrims Way, Hilltop Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey Scoutbase
Contact: Mrs. Gwen Hoare, 89 Rook Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5BN - Tel: 01883 342868
e-mail gwen@hoare15.freeserve.co.uk
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Walton Firs - TQ095610
Walton Firs, Convent Park, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1HB Scoutbase - Website
Contact: Dave McIntosh, Walton Firs, Burwood Park, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1HB - 01932 863243
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White Beeches - SU983358
Godalming Scoutbase
Contact: John Richardson, 2 Griggs Cottages, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey GU8 4NA - 01483 200519
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