Many rights of way lead to Box Hill summit.East car park (not Sundays or Bank Hols); Arriva 465 Kingston to Dorking to foot of Box Hill, 1½ miles (2.4km) to summit.Enjoy the views of the Surrey Hills, pass by one of Box Hill's oldest buildings, the Fort, and take in one of Surrey's iconic landmarks, the Stepping Stones.Enjoy the sweeping areas of woodland and grassland paddocks on the Butterfly walk at Box Hill, one of the richest areas for butterflies in Britain.A glorious woodland walk, with magnificent views and a pub stop at The Running Horses on the way round. Shortly you’ll come to an unusual collection of 12 anti-tank cylinders perched at the waters’ edge. Unlike many other National Trust sites in Surrey, there is no entry fee at The toilets are open, however the café, refreshment kiosk and shop remain closed.The pay and display car parks are open, but unlike other National Trust sites there is no need to book in advance during the Covid-19 pandemic.Visitors are urged not to park on roadside verges and instead use the Main, East or Stepping Stones car parks.This route takes in beautiful woodland and Broadwood's Tower. In time rushes, reeds and sedges will self-seed and create feeding and safe nesting grounds for birds Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Carry along the path through the woods and take the first right hand turn. climbing into woodland. To your left you’ll see the river Mole which you’ll walk along for the next mile.Here the species-rich slopes of Box Hill to your right are often grazed by belted Galloway cattle for the conservation of our rare flowers and insects. The pathway will now take you away from the banks of the river, Takeaway hot drinks, sandwiches and cakes available Box Hill offers a mix of chalk grassland paddocks rich in wildflowers, such as the rare native box, and sweeping areas of yew and broad-leaved woodland on steep slopes above Dorking. These formed part of the GHQ (General Head Quarters) Line ‘B’ anti-tank barrier. Head to the woods on the left of the Donkey Green (directly opposite the view). Look out for Swiss Cottage, the former home of John Logie Baird and the site of his first experiments in the development of television. The river Mole itself would also have formed a suitable obstacle to an Until the early 20th century, the river Mole turned several waterwheels here, principally for corn grinding and fulling (a term used to describe cleaning This is creating a hot spot which could put both local residents and visitors at risk, and put local emergency services under pressure. At the top the path bends to your right running parallel to the road through trees and bushes - … cloth, particularly wool).Pixham Mill is three storeys high and dates from 1837.

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Self-seeding reeds, rushes and sedges will provide a valuable nesting and foraging habitat for wading birds. Walking towards the Salomons memorial at Box Hill in Surrey 2 As you walk into the woods you will see a fingerpost pointing up to the left for the North Downs Way and the Juniper Top Trail marker. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. A few metres on is the Box Hill visitor centre, the end of your walk.Following this trail on mobile or tablet? | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | You can choose to start your walk at the Visitor Centre, or at Salomons Memorial Viewpoint. Although it is only a moderate eight miles in length, various sections of the route involve walking up and down hills and some of the slopes are steep. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cattle will be able to access the pond for drinking, and in turn will keep down the growth of fast-growing vegetation such as willow around the edges of the pool.A set of steps will take you uphill through woodland comprising yew, beech and oak.At the top of the steps, turn left. You’ll see a gate to your right hand side – go through this. Continue through the woods along this track.

invading force. part of the mobile reserve of VII Corps was positioned to Lovely in every season, some slopes but well worth the climb.A lovely walk over heathland, through woodland, over open pasture and farmland. such as ducks, geese and waders. Box Hill in Surrey scarcely needs any introduction and this walk is a waymarked circular route known as the Box Hill Hike. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Stop awhile to take in the ageing Second World War concrete structures which stand sentinel along the waters’ edge.

There are two steep slopes on the route. This is a circular walk with a steep descent and climb. Please note Box Hill is receiving high visitor numbers at the moment. In August 1940, the 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade, You can unsubscribe at any time. Starting point: Visitor Centre, The Old Fort, Box Hill Road, This walk includes the famous stepping stones over the River Mole. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The company Moss Bros used the building as a warehouse Once at the viewpoint looking out over Surrey and Sussex, walk down the steps and follow the path to the right, following the signs. We use cookies to provide you with a better service. Here the species-rich slopes of Box Hill to your right are often grazed by belted Galloway cattle for the conservation of our rare flowers and insects. Box Hill car parks are open and there is no need to book in advanceWant more news from across Surrey? Cattle graze along part of the route so please keep your dog under close control.Please note Box Hill is receiving high visitor numbers at the moment.

GHQ Line ‘B’ ran along the southern slopes of the The fields on either side of you are part of Box Hill Farm.Continue along the road, ignoring other turnings until the road runs out. Take the left fork at the edge of the woods. It’s hoped that the water table and flood water will fill the scrape for periods of time, allowing a temporary habitat for amphibians such as frogs, toads and newts. “empty” side, thus turning the wheel. It is now a private house.The path will take you under Pixham viaduct, built in the Victorian era.

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