Surrey Hills (Box Hill), United Kingdom

Surrey Hills Box Hill

Chalk hills with wide views, under an hour from London by train.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Surrey Hills

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the train from London to Box Hill and Westhumble.
  2. AfternoonWalk up to the Salomons Memorial viewpoint over the Surrey Hills.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a country pub before the train back.

Day 2

Walk to Denbies Wine Estate, England's largest vineyard.

What to eat

A Sunday roast in a country pub.

Local tips

Make the most of Surrey Hills

Beat the crowds

Sunny weekends are busy with walkers and cyclists. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The view over the Weald from the Salomons Memorial viewpoint at the top.

Getting there

Trains from London take under an hour to Box Hill & Westhumble, then a walk up.

Don't miss nearby

The town of Dorking and the vineyard slopes around it.

Good to know

Cross the river Mole on the stepping stones and climb the steep path to the top. The zigzag road was part of the 2012 Olympic cycling route.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Surrey Hills

Getting there

  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)15 km away
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)25 km away
  • London30 km away
  • Brighton50 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryUnited Kingdom

Questions

Surrey Hills: good to know

Is Surrey Hills worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Chalk hills with wide views, under an hour from London by train.

How many days do you need in Surrey Hills?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Surrey Hills?

You can visit all year. Sunny weekends are busy with walkers and cyclists. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Surrey Hills?

The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 15 km away. Trains from London take under an hour to Box Hill & Westhumble, then a walk up.

What is there to see near Surrey Hills?

Nearby hidden places include London (31 km), Brighton (50 km) and Oxford (86 km).

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