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Mother Ludlam's Cave

Moor Park House, Moor Park Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1FE

  • 20 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

A visit to a natural cave which, according to local legend, was home to a witch named Mother Ludlam.

A short flat walk, starting from Moor Park House and following the Greensand Way, which runs alongside the River Wey, to Mother Ludlam's Cave. This is a small natural cave in the sandstone cliff forming the side of the Wey valley. A spring in the cave was used as a water supply for Waverley Abbey as far back as the 13th century. An ironstone arched entrance was constructed, it is believed, in the 19th century.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
1000

Location & directions

Moor Park House, Moor Park Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1FE

Directions:
The walk starts from Moor Park House. Car parking is available in the field opposite the house.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Book through website farnhamsociety.org.uk/hods2025
Booking website:
https://www.farnhamsociety.org.uk/hods2025
Booking opens:
03 Sep 2025 08:00 AM

Accessibility details

Flat walk. Could be muddy if wet. An optional visit to Father Foote's Cave is up a steep, short slope. The walk is unsuitable for those with mobility issues or who use any mobility aids (like wheelchairs)

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
12
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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