Hawkley is an attractive South Downs village with a pretty village green, church, recreation ground and pub. Our short and easy family walk takes in just one small section of the Hangers Way, but it is a particularly special one, with banks of wild garlic in spring and rolling countryside views.

This historic parkland between Leatherhead and Dorking is a much valued place for recreational walks. Multiple trails pass through woodland, grassland and beside the river Mole, revealing fabulous views along the way.

Wildham Wood is situated just east of the beautiful village of Stoughton in spectacular West Sussex countryside. Although the area is popular with cyclists and walkers, the woods have a wonderfully isolated atmosphere. In May the forest floor is thick with wild garlic and bluebells creating one of nature’s most breath-taking scenes.

Step into the enchanted land of Mill Hanger near Dunsfold, where bluebells, wild garlic, bird song and a meandering river produce a scene so beautiful in May time that you will think you are in a fairy tale. Complete the adventure with a visit to the ridiculously good rustic playground beside the charming village green.

This really is the walk for all seasons. The isolated church provides a splendid place to walk at any time of the year, but in spring the woodland behind it hides the most spectacular display of wild garlic and in the summer the fields in front of the church are planted with hundreds of golden sunflowers.

You will find plenty of wildlife to spot on this walk, which follows the unrestored section of Basingstoke canal. The area is rich in wild garlic in late spring and if you are lucky, there will be fields of yellow rapeseed too.