Private company

Downlands Countryside Management Project

The Downlands Countryside Management Project established in 1988 is a partnership between six London and Surrey local authorities set up to manage an area of countryside of 130 km2 across the south of Outer London. The main aims are the management of the rare chalk downland within the area; the development of an extensive network of trails (including the London Loop); and the improvements to signposting; rights of way; woodland and pond management.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

London Loop sign
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The Downlands Countryside Management Project established in 1988 is a partnership between six London and Surrey local authorities set up to manage an area of countryside of 130 km2 across the south of Outer London.2