Activities page at Box Hill
Whether you'd rather challenge yourself to a good, long walk or spend the day climbing bridges, spotting orchids or building dens with your family, you'll definitely have a fun-filled day at Box Hill.
What you need to know when visiting the Surrey Hills
Welcome to fresh air and open spaces. Our countryside sites in the Surrey Hills are open to visit in line with government guidance. Click here to find out what to expect on your visit.
Visiting the Surrey Hills with your dog
Take some time to explore heathland and woodland on an invigorating walk with your dog in the Surrey Hills. Take a look at our tips for a safe stroll with your four-legged friend.
Box Hill Stepping Stones walk
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. There are over 200 steps to climb on this walk; please wear stout footwear as the walk can be muddy.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 2.0 miles (3.2km)
The hilltop stroll at Box Hill
Take in some of Surrey's finest views and marvel at the hidden history of Box Hill.
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)
The Box Hill Hike
This demanding circular hike is eight miles long. It should take around four hours but allow extra time for rest stops and lunch. The ground is rough in places with slippery slopes and rough paths - the views at the top of the climbs are well worth it.
- Challenging
- 4 hours
- 8.0 miles (12.85km)
Events in the Surrey Hills
To ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors we’re temporarily pausing most events at our places at the moment. Our car parks are at capacity by mid-morning most weekends and on public holidays. For smaller events, of up to 30 people, we may be able to grant a license. If you’d like to host an event on National Trust land or use National Trust land as part of your event, please get in touch.
Box Hill butterfly walk long route
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.
- Challenging
- 4 hours
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Box Hill's Natural Play Trail
Our Natural Play Trail is full of hidden surprises and opportunities for you to practise everything from balancing to den making. This easy two-mile level walk is great for adventurous toddlers. After rain the pathway can be very muddy - please wear appropriate footwear.
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Autumn at Box Hill
You'll find plenty of opportunities to explore, run, walk or even roll down the hill at Box Hill. Take a look at some of our favourite things to see and do and see what you can add to the list.
Box Hill Riverside Walk
The Riverside walk follows a glorious stretch of the river Mole as well as taking you through rare grasslands, ancient woodland and past some unusual Second World War structures.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Whitehill to Mickleham walk
A glorious woodland walk, with magnificent views and a pub stop at The Running Horses on the way round. Lovely in every season, some slopes but well worth the climb.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 3.85 miles (6.15km)
Box Hill Juniper Top circular walk
Starting at the top of Box hill with stupendous views as far as the South Downs, this walks takes you to the north side of Box Hill with stunning views over the valleys and tops of the North Downs. Wonderful in all seasons, it is especially beautiful in spring when the bluebells appear in the woods.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Box Hill Happy Valley circular walk
The route takes in some of Box Hill's hidden woodland and Broadwood's Tower, with some wonderful views of the Surrey countryside along the way - there are a series of steep steps part way round this route.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 2.7 miles (4.3km)
Box Hill Bluebell Walk
Stroll along paths lined with British native bluebells at Box Hill - enjoy the deepest blue haze and a delicate scent at one of nature's most glorious times of year.
- Easy
- 45 mins
- 1.4 miles (2.25km)
Prudential RideLondon 2019 - Sunday 4 August
New Classic route will see iconic Box Hill tackled five times. Head to Box Hill for screen coverage, Rollapaluza race bikes and ice-cream.
Box Hill train to stepping stones walk
This walk starts at the lovely Victorian station of Box Hill and Westhumble and then climbs up to the peak of Box Hill following the way-marked Stepping Stones path. Enjoy the stunning and famous views before coming down and crossing the River Mole.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Box Hill crowned most popular cycle climb in the world
Box Hill has beaten the winding French Alpine passes to be crowned the most popular cycling hill climb in the world, according to exercise app Strava.
Prudential RideLondon 2018
Prudential RideLondon is the considered to be the world’s greatest festival of cycling. It is coming through Surrey on Sunday 29 July 2018.
