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© Rob Hewer
Enjoy the fantastic views as you walk along ancient tracks
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© Rob Hewer
The downs are home to Adonis Blue and Chalkhill Blue butterflies
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© Rob Hewer
The timeless landscapes of Denbies Hillside
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© Rob Hewer
Hazy summer days on the Hillside
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© Rob Hewer
Belted Galloway cattle quietly grazing
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© Rob Hewer, National Trust
During the summer look out for the beautiful Adonis Blue butterfly
Dramatic and stunning chalk escarpment with panoramic views
With amazing views towards Leith Hill, the highest point in south east England, Denbies Hillside is a great spot for wildlife-watching.
Named after John Denby, a 17th-century farmer, the hillside is home to a great variety of plants and animals, including Adonis Blue and Chalkhill Blue butterflies.
The chalk downland at White Down offers yet more spectacular views. It also hides several Second World War pill boxes, built to defend against a Nazi invasion.
To the west of Denbies Hillside is Hackhurst Downs, where you can savour the fantastic vista looking towards the Tillingbourne Valley.
Don't miss
- The exciting Denbies nature trail
- The many colourful butterflies fluttering over the hill
- The beautiful wild orchids
- The new walk - the chalk self-guided trail
News from Denbies Hillside
Find out what's happening on the hill this winter. Why not wrap up warm and pop along to see the frosty views across the Surrey Hills?
Well done to our fun runners
This year’s family fun run was held on Sunday 31 July and was a big success. The weather was glorious and contributed to making Denbies a stunning venue for the 47 eager runners...
Horse and carriage rides
Book a carriage ride with Daniel Brown, a local horseman (not National Trust), along the Old Carriage Road on Denbies Hillside. Daniel supports our work by providing horses for timber extraction from our woods.
