Surrey Hills




Hidden gems amongst rolling hills of green and gold
Places to visit
Downloadable walks around the Surrey Hills









Springtime walks on the Surrey Hills
Spot catkins, listen out for woodpeckers and see who can spot the first brimstone butterfly of the season.
Lodge Farm walk at Harewoods Estate
This ancient path winds through countryside and farms that have changed little over centuries. Stroll through sunlit woodlands and past golden wheat fields, with buzzards up above and woodpeckers among the trees. In autumn forage for blackberries and sloes in the hedgerows.
Reigate Hill from the train station
The vigorous climb up the chalk escarpment is rewarded with simply stunning views. You are on top of the world! From the top clamber down the hillside through the woods for a gentle stroll back along the bottom learning something of Reigate's mining history.
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.
Headley Heath Lizard Trail
Headley Heath provides a rare environment of acid lowland heath and dry chalk downland. It is the perfect habitat for a whole range of wildlife, including lizards. Follow this walk to learn more.
Leith Hill woodland walk
The area around Leith Hill is one of the highest points in the south east of England and boasts some pretty fantastic views of the South Downs and to the north, the London skyline.
Abinger Roughs to Gomshall walking circuit
A fairly strenuous 6.2 mile walk through woodland, farmland, open countryside and grassland, with a pub stop en-route and glorious views.
Frensham Little Pond family trail
Enjoy this walk exploring Frensham Little Pond, especially its history, wildlife and wonderful views.
Hidden Hindhead Walking Trail
This is a lovely walk, crossing the old A3 and taking in some spectacular views - you may see ponies or cattle grazing the scrub and on a clear day views of the distant London skyline.
Our Work






Reaping benefits from heritage wheat
Read how one of our tenant farmers is having success with traditional strains of wheat.
The journey of a tree from Box Hill to Stratford-upon-Avon
Find out why you'll see a tree from Box Hill at Shakespeare's New Place...
Planting wildflowers on farms makes a difference
James Wells our tenant of Hookhouse farm on the Harewoods estate, has achieving tremendous results in encouraging wildlife by planting a different crop.
Imagining the future at Leith Hill Place
Find out how the team are imagining a new future for this historic house.
The Landbarn Carpenters
Our volunteer carpenters have developed a great reputation for joinery projects since the team was established a few years ago. We're now looking to expand the operation to meet the growing demand. Learn more about what they do and how you can get involved.
Front Line Surrey Hills at Reigate Hill and Gatton Park
Find out about our Second World War history project and how we’re working to devise innovative and exciting ways to tell the military history of this area.
The Second World War on the Surrey Hills





Second World War German plane shot down over Holmwood Common
Learn about this dramatic incident from the Second World War that took place on Holmwood Common
Headley Heath and the Nazi assassination
Discover Headley Heath's involvement in one of the most daring operations of the Second World War - the only assassination of a senior Nazi leader.
The Second World War on Headley Heath
During the Second World War, Headley Heath was used by the Canadian army as a training ground and was also the base for SOE planning espionage and sabotage attacks on occupied Europe.
Secret wartime communications at Reigate Hill
A curious military building on either side of the footpath reveals a possible secret role in monitoring wartime communications.
B17 plane crash on Reigate Hill
On 19 March 1945 a B-17 crashed into the hill and nine USAAF crew were tragically killed. You can now see the memorial to the memory of these men.