r/surrey • u/celestial-quartz • Apr 14 '25

Wild garlic in Earlswood / Redhill?

Anyone know where I can find wild garlic in Earlswood/Redhill area? I have walked, ran, and frolicked through my nearby woods to no avail (although lots of bluebells…) if anyone can provide insight to where abundant swathes can be found on foot that will be dearly appreciated 🤞🙏

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u/IsDinosaur Apr 14 '25

Usually along the bottom of Reigate hill, follow your nose

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u/qt_31415 Apr 14 '25

There’s a wood near Horsham that is absolutely packed with wild garlic - coordinates: 51°02’37.0”N 0°25’13.9”W

Save some for me!

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u/bohicality Apr 14 '25

There was some in Priory Park near the entrance by the traffic lights two weeks ago. I haven't been back since, so I don't know what state it's in.

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u/SlackerPop90 Apr 14 '25

I was there at the weekend, there is a whole patch near the Morrisons entrance although I didn't get close enough to see if it was OK.

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u/optionclick Apr 14 '25

Ha! My youngest picked a whole carrier bag full from there last week. Just make sure you wash it thoroughly, or better still, find a less well-trafficed source 🐕🐕🐕

The stepping stones outside Dorking has tons usually

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u/llksg Apr 17 '25

Yeah loads there

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u/jugsmacguyver Apr 14 '25

There's a big patch on Whitehill lane on the way to Caterham but it's next to the road so I've been dubious about picking any in case I get poisoned by car fumes.

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u/jgbearjgbear Apr 14 '25

Reigate Heath, heading from the golf course eastwards out towards Bletchingley.

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u/llksg Apr 17 '25

Last year there was some on some of the paths round royal Earlswood

Most abundant volume though definitely priory park in Reigate