Travel Throughout Surrey on a Road Trip
Gorgeous green hills extend for miles in every direction in Surrey’s countryside. Even though it’s one of the most densely populated counties in the London region. More than it 642 square miles have been set aside to preserve its stunning natural beauty.
Intriguingly, many of Surrey’s natural attractions are located next to or on top of one another. The North Downs, for instance, stretch all the way from Kent’s coast to Dover. Inside them, you’ll find the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Home to several parks, peaks, and attractions. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to check off a number of our recommended destinations in a single or double-digit day trip.
Thames River
Beautiful scenery on the Thames Path from Shepperton to Chertsey Bridge in Surrey.
Runnymede, Staines-upon-Thames, and Walton-on-Thames are just a few of the places on the River Thames. It flows past on its route from the north of Surrey and into London. The greatest way to take in the beautiful landscape of the banks, particularly near Runnymede.
GoBoat Kingston, Godalming Packetboat Company, and JGF Passenger Boats. These are just a few of the many firms that provide boat excursions and rentals. Each gives you a somewhat unique perspective of the river and its many canals
Northern Downs
Stroll through a huge stretch of the undulating English countryside.
Beginning in Surrey, the North Downs is a huge range of chalk hills that run the length of southeast England. Finally becoming the famed white cliffs of Dover. The North Downs Route begins in Farnham and concludes in Dover after 153 miles. The best way to see these areas.
The North Downs have notable landmarks such as Hog’s Back, Box Hill, and Newland’s Corner. With its gentle hills covered in grass and scattered patches of forest, scrub, and chalk heath.
Each one is a picture-perfect representation of England’s “green and lovely country.”The National Trust has set aside large sections of the North Downs to preserve them as wildlife habitats.
Box Hill
Admire the picturesque vistas of Dorking and the River Mole.
Although it is not the tallest hill in the North Downs, Box Hill is undeniably the most picturesque. Botley Hill, at 885 feet tall, is located some 13 miles to the east and is the highest peak in the region.
Box Hill’s Betchworth Clump is still rather high at 735 feet. On the other hand, the summit provides a stunning panorama of the Surrey countryside from the Salomons Memorial. Which is part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment Site of Special Scientific Interest.
This hill was given its moniker because of the historic boxwood forest that covers its western slopes. It provides a breathtaking view of the River Mole.
A picturesque settlement with the name of the hill may be found on the eastern slope. On top of the hill, you may also see a few historic forts, which may pique your interest.
Bowl of the Devil’s Drinking Water
Come and see the forest creatures in this legendary cleft.
Local lore, heathland, and woods fill the Devil’s Punch Bowl in Hindhead Commons. There is a legend that during the Middle Ages, as the number of churches in Sussex began to rise. The Devil became frustrated with the growing number of worship centers and attempted.
Drown the region, building a canal from the sea to the South Downs. A cock croaked, signaling the impending arrival of daylight, and he had to pause his work. Fearful, he leaped and landed in Surrey, where the force of the impact formed. Known as the Devil’s Punch Bowl.
Springs eroding the earth underneath them is the more scientific explanation for the hollow’s formation. No matter the path taken, the resulting area is wonderful for taking in the outdoors and seeing birds. It’s like the lesser spotted woodpecker and the redstart that are native to the area’s woodlands.
Thursley
Thursley Nature Reserve In The Surrey Hills.
One of the greatest tracts of heathland in Surrey is located on Thursley Common. Commonly known as Thursley National Nature Reserve. The common is over 800 acres in size and is home to both peat bogs and beautiful patches of forest.
There are 20 types of dragonflies and damselflies that live in open ponds. There are also a lot of other flying animals that live there. As the Dartford warbler, the redstart, the wheatear, and many more.
Almost a mile of boardwalks allows visitors to go around the reserve and see the wetter side of Thursley Common. You will get their feet muddy. Don’t forget to check out the huge dragonfly sculpture made out of a defunct power pole.
Atop Leith Hill
At the top of the tower, you can see over 13 different counties.
Height-wise, at 965 feet above sea level, Leith Hill is not just the pinnacle of the Surrey Hills. But also the second-highest point in all of southeast England. The view of the surrounding area is breathtaking. Could be expected from such a lofty vantage point. If you want the greatest view, you’ll have to go a little farther up the hill and stand atop the Leith Hill Tower.
In 1765, the building was constructed in the popular Gothic style of the day. It’s open from 10 AM to 3 PM throughout the week, and from 9 AM to 5 PM on the weekends. On a clear day, you should be able to see 13 counties from the top of the tower.
The Winkworth Garden
The lake and trees and Winkworth National Arboretum, Surrey.
The National Trust maintains and cares for the Winkworth Arboretum, a historic forest area that spans 95 acres. There are more than a thousand different types of trees and several kinds of stunning wildflowers. During the spring, the earth becomes a sea of violet from the blooming bluebells.
There is a big lake in the middle of the arboretum, surrounded by marshes. Newts, bats, and a variety of ducks are just some of the elusive creatures that make their homes here.
If you don’t want to get your feet wet, you may stroll along a boardwalk and see all that this section of the park has to offer.
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