Surrey Hills

Sunflowers are grown as a crop at Harewoods

Young visitor enjoying the view at Box Hill, Surrey

View from the Sailor's stone at Hindhead Commons

Hidden gems amongst rolling hills of green and gold

Places to visit

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Family walking dogs — Enjoy walking your dog in the woodland

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

We’ve opened more than 130 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

How to book your visit

Downloadable walks around the Surrey Hills

Wildlife is blooming in the meadows around Reigate Hill

A child stares up the trunk of a giant redwood tree at Leith Hill in Surrey

Two little girls splashing in puddle with parents in background

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.

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 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

Special wheat grown by our tenant farmers

Our farmers at Harewoods are encouraging wildlife with wildflowers

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.