Box Hill Happy Valley circular walk
This route takes in some of Box Hill's most beautiful woodland and Broadwood's Tower. There are some wonderful views of the Surrey countryside along the way - there are a series steep steps part way round this route.
Map
Start:
National Trust Visitor Centre at the top of Box Hill, grid ref: TQ178513
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Start at the Shepherd's Hut and follow the red Box Hill Hike signs towards Broadwood's Tower.
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After enjoying the views at Broadwood's tower, continue to follow the Box Hill Hike signs down the hill to Happy Valley (also known as Juniper Bottom). There are a series of steep steps between points 2 and 3.
Broadwood's Tower
Broadwood's Tower is a folly, built by Thomas Broadwood in 1815 as a memorial to the battle of Waterloo. Broadwood was a member of piano-making family who lived at Juniper Hall at the bottom of the hill. The tree now growing through the tower is an evergreen Holm Oak and probably grew from a seed dropped in by a passing bird.
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At point 3, turn right and walk up Happy Valley.
4
When you reach the top of Happy Valley, follow the main path to the left which leads to the road. At the junction you'll see the Smith and Western restaurant.
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At the Smith and Western restaurant, cross the road, turn right and walk along the path for 100yd (90m).
6
Enter the woods to join the North Downs Way. Turn right and follow the track until you reach the Salomons memorial viewpoint.
Salomons Memorial Viewpoint
The Salomons Memorial Viewpoint at Box Hill was dedicated by Mrs Salomons on 16 August 1920. It is named after her husband, Leopold Salomons, who gave 230 acres of land at Box Hill to the National Trust in 1914. It is the best known spot on Box Hill and is now visited by nearly one million people every year.
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After enjoying the views, it's a short walk back to the Box Hill Café for a well-earned cup of tea and slice of cake.
Box Hill Café
The Box Hill Café serves light lunches, snacks and afternoon teas. It is open daily until 4pm.
End:
National Trust Visitor Centre at the top of Box Hill, grid ref: TQ178513
