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Box Hill is the perfect place to discover a family walk and explore the Surrey Hills. Forming part of the North Downs, Box Hill has views across the surrounding countryside. It's home to lots of wildlife and plants too, including the Adonis blue butterfly and bee orchid.
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Stocked with delicious treats, snacks and light meals, the...
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- The Box Hill Hike
The Box Hill Hike. This walk is an eight mile circular walk,...
- Box Hill Stepping Stones Walk
Box Hill Fort. Box Hill Fort was built in the late 1800s...
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The Salomons Memorial Viewpoint at Box Hill was dedicated by...
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With its beautiful scenery, wildlife and viewpoints, Box...
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Box Hill is a summit of the North Downs in Surrey, approximately 31 km (19 mi) south-west of London. The hill gets its name from the ancient box woodland found on the steepest west-facing chalk slopes overlooking the River Mole.
With its beautiful scenery, wildlife and viewpoints, Box Hill is a wonderful place to get outdoors and enjoy the natural world. Whether you want a leisurely walk with your family or to compete against friends as you cycle the Zig Zag road, there is plenty to explore.
Visited on Thursday 07th July 2022 Box Hill in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Scene of the picnic in Jane Austen's Emma and the site of the 2012 Olympic Cycling Road Race. For us a nice stop-off en route to our hotel. Stunning views and lots of well-signposted walks.
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There is historical evidence at Box Hill that dates back to the Stone and Bronze age including barrows (mounds), flint and remnants of the Harrow Way (an ancient track crossing the south of England). Roman coins and streets were also found in Box Hill’s vicinity. Box Hill has been a popular leisure destination for the last few centuries partly due ...
A vast woodland of box trees and shrubs can be found on the chalk slopes of Box Hill. They are an ancient slow growing evergreen tree but it is not known exactly when the box wood originated on Box Hill. Some say it has been there since the 13th Century due to the names of the estate’s owners at the time whilst others say it was planted in the late...
From just wandering carefree to a planned challenging hike, there are many enjoyable walks of varying lengths and difficulties in this stunning countryside. You can find the full trails and maps to the walks below on the National Trust website. The walks below are ordered in terms of how long they are in miles, from the shortest to the longest.
The Box Hill countryside is open from dawn to dusk every day. Box Hill Cafe is open from Monday to Sunday, 9am – 4pm. The Servery is open from Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am – 4pm. Box Hill National Trust Shop and Discovery Zone is open from Monday to Sunday, 9am – 4pm.
The Box Hill Cafe is a perfect place for a sit down and recharge after a good walk, or even before it to build up your energy. It serves hot lunches, salads and sandwiches as well as delicious sweet treats. The Servery is a great stop for quick take away snacks. Choose from hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, soups, cakes and other sweet bites. There ...
Box Hill. 749 reviews. #2 of 24 things to do in Dorking. Hiking Trails. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Amazing views and walks ” Dec 2023. Amazing views and great dog walks - especially the stepping stones - and lovely cafe at the top. By Cindergirl_13. “ Get fit and choose a trek depending on your fitness. View was fantastic! Oct 2023.
Box Hill. 748 reviews. #2 of 24 things to do in Dorking. Hiking Trails. Open now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Amazing views and walks ” Dec 2023. Amazing views and great dog walks - especially the stepping stones - and lovely cafe at the top. By Cindergirl_13. “ Get fit and choose a trek depending on your fitness.
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