Activities at Denbies Hillside

Denbies Hillside winter walk

Enjoy an exhilarating walk across Denbies Hillside (named after John Denby, a 17th-century farmer) and discover stunning views along the way.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Ranmore West to The Wotton Hatch pub walk

A lovely walk with magnificent views and a pub stop en route. Reasonable tracks and two steep hills - one up and one down.

• Moderate
• 2 hours 30 mins
• 5.3 miles (8.5km)

Help protect our ground nesting birds

Not all our birds like to build their nests safely high up in the trees. Discover more about our ground-nesting birds and how you can help us protect them from harm. Please help us to protect these birds by sticking to the paths and keeping your dog on a lead and close to you from 1 March to 31 July.

Denbies Hillside nature walk

Enjoy an exhilarating walk across Denbies Hillside (named after John Denby, a 17th-century farmer) and discover our wildlife along the way.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Explore awesome autumn at Denbies Hillside

With its stunning views overlooking Dorking, Denbies Hillside is almost designed for autumn pleasure. Take in the sweep of the landscape from the top of Steer’s field and then plunge down through the woodlands and paths to explore this wildlife haven.

Winter adventures at Denbies Hillside

With its stunning views overlooking Dorking, Denbies Hillside is almost designed for wintry pleasures. Take in the sweep of the landscape from the top of Steer’s field and then plunge down through the woodlands and paths to explore this wildlife haven.

Dorking to Denbies walk

Walk from Dorking station to the old carriageway for Denbies House, then out onto the glorious countryside of Denbies Hillside. Stroll alongside meadows, fields and woodland drinking in the stunning views and enjoying the wildlife, birds and butterflies.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 3.75 miles (6.0km)

Things to see and do at Denbies Hillside

Denbies Hillside is a great place to run around, explore and enjoy the great outdoors. With fantastic picnic spots to wonderful walks, there's something here for all the family to enjoy.

Denbies Hillside car park to The Wotton Hatch walking circuit

The chalk grassland here supports myriad species of flora and fauna. There are some glorious views of the Surrey and Sussex countryside here to enjoy, as well as a pub to stop off at en-route.

• Challenging
• 2 hours 45 mins
• 5.3 miles (8.5km)

Walking at Denbies Hillside

Find out about the different walks we have, from leisurely strolls with the family to brisk power walks with the dog, there's plenty to choose from.