Epsom Downs

Epsom Downs

Epsom Downs is an area of chalk upland near Epsom, Surrey [ [http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=522500&Y=157500&width=700&height=400&gride=&gridn=&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=freegaz&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&in
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] ; it lies along the North Downs. Part of the area is used for the racecourse, the rest is used by such people as ramblers, model aircraft flyers, golfers and cyclists. Indeed there are over 20km of routeways for hack riders. [ [http://www.craddock.eclipse.co.uk/EWD/index.html Riding on Epsom Downs] ] There are bylaws for the use of the Downs. [ [http://www.craddock.eclipse.co.uk/EWD/Images/byelaws.pdf Downs byelaws] ] There are panoramic views of London to the north from the Downs. The area is served by Epsom Downs railway station.

Conservators

Epsom Downs is managed by a body called 'Epsom and Walton Downs Conservators' which consists of six borough councillors, three representatives of the Epsom Downs Racecourse and one from the racehorse trainers. They are responsible for the maintenance and control of the Downs and the cost of this is split in the same proportion as the representation. The Conservators were set up in 1984 to give a voice to the users of the downs. [ [http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/EEBC/Leisure+and+Culture/Parks+and+countryside/Epsom+and+Walton+Downs+Conservators.htm Epsom and Walton Downs Conservators] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/events/event.htm?pk_events=939 Healthy walk]


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