Ranmore Common facts for kids
Ranmore Common is a beautiful area of woods in Surrey, England. It's located near the town of Dorking. This special place used to be common land, meaning local people could use it. Today, Ranmore Common is part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Some parts of it are even protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, called Ranmore Common SSSI. This means it's important for its nature and wildlife.
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Exploring Ranmore Common
St. Barnabas Church
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A very old and important building on Ranmore Common is St. Barnabas Church. It was designed by a famous architect named George Gilbert Scott. The church was finished in 1859. It is considered a very important historical building.
Natural Beauty
Ranmore Common has many wooded areas and slopes. In the middle, a road separates a long, natural grass area. Here you can find many different wildflowers. It's a great place to see nature.
Places to Visit Nearby
On the northern side of Ranmore Common, you can find Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel. A bit further away, across a wooded valley, is Polesden Lacey. This is a famous country house and estate.
Walking the North Downs Way
The North Downs Way National Trail crosses Ranmore Common. This is a very long walking path. It goes all the way from Farnham to Dover, passing through Canterbury. It's a popular route for hikers.
The Tanners Hatch Marathon
For fifty years, a special challenge walk called the Tanners Hatch Marathon took place here. It was a thirty-mile walk that crossed the common. The event started in 1960. It was named after the Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel, where the first few marathons began and ended.
