LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
The barn, in the village of Puttenham, is well sited for exploring the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as a stopping place along the North Downs Way.
Staying at the barn gives you ready access to:
- Many miles of footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes ideal for exploring on foot or bicycle
- Watts Gallery at Compton - see the works of "England 's Michaelangelo"
approximately two miles east along the North Downs Way. Excellent walk or cycle ride, mostly car-free - Watts chapel in Compton - a glorious art nouveau memorial; approximately two miles east along the North Downs Way
- Norman churches (in Compton, Seale, Puttenham and Peper Harow)
- Waverley Abbey - romantic ruins by the River Wey
- Manor Farm Craft Centre in Seale, with cafe
- Hogs Back Brewery at Tongham
- The Great Barn at Wanborough
- Two good pubs close by
- Rural Life Centre, near Tilford, about 8 miles south west of Puttenham
Supporters
Project Oasis North Downs is grateful for the financial and other assistance given by the following organisations and individuals in enabling the camping barn to be established:
- SITA Environmental Trust
- Awards For All
- Cycling Projects Fund (DFT)
- Countryside Agency (North Downs Way Project)
- Surrey Historic Buildings Trust
- Government of the South East (GOSE)
- Godalming Scouts and Guides
- CTC - the UK's national cyclists' organisation
- Friends of the Earth - Guildford and Waverley group
- Godalming Cycle Campaign
- Guildford Borough Council
- Long Distance Walkers Association (Surrey Branch)
- Rural Action for the Environment
- The Cycle Touring & Countryside Trust
- The Gatliff Trust
- Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel
- DEFRA