Cudham Berry S Green

Cudham, Luxted & Berry's Green

Points of Interest

Wildflower Meadow

This section of the walk passes through grassland created from formerly arable fields. It is used to grow hay rich in local species to create grassland typical of the North Downs such as the common knapweed and wild carrot, below.

The purplish-red flowers at the centre of the wild carrot floret were considered by the herbalist Nicholas Culpeper to be an aid to conception when boiled in wine and drunk.

Downe Camp

The 66 acre site was bought by founder of the Scouts, Lord Baden-Powell, in 1929 to train leaders. From 1933 it was used as an adventure camp for Scouts. In 2020 the site was put up for sale by the Scouts to help solve a financial crisis resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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