Introduction
The Surrey Hills offer some of south-east England’s most beautiful and accessible countryside. The hills were one of the first landscapes in the country to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1958.
While known for its many walking and cycling trails, there is also a lot to see for less-able visitors as well, with many of the locations on this list having accessible viewpoints, cafés and discovery centres.
Newlands Corner
Located 4 miles east of Guildford, Newlands Corner is right in the heart of the Surrey Hills. This location is ideal for all ages and abilities, with great views from the top of the hill without even needing to leave your car. Newlands Corner is also famous as the place where Agatha Christie disappeared in 1926.
Facilities include:
Café
Discovery centre
Kids play area
Dormouse Trail - suitable for wheelchairs
Public toilets
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Reigate
Reigate Hill offers a wide view of the surrounding area, standing at a height of 234.7 metres with a drop of 100.1 metres. There are plenty of places to sit, with benches dotted around the edge of the hill and seating outside the café. A viewpoint adjacent to the carpark and café shares information on the distance between you and other points of interest.
Facilities include:
Café
Public toilets
Viewpoint
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Box Hill
Box Hill is located in the North Downs, approximately 19 miles south-west of London. This location has views across the surrounding countryside, with the main viewpoint just 100 metres from the car park. Box Hill is also home to lots of wildlife and plants, including the Adonis blue butterfly and bee orchid.
This location has paid parking, but National Trust members and blue badge holders park for free.
At the National Trust Visitors Centre you will find:
Cafeteria
Information centre
Gift shop
Toilets
Lunch area
For more info click here
Denbies Hillside
Denbies Hillside is situated just 4 miles from Box Hill. This location tends to be less busy than the previous recommendations, with fewer facilities, but it still offers great views. Denbies Hillside has paid parking, but National Trust members and blue badge holders park for free. At this location, you will find a small car park, a lunch area and the Café La Creme coffee van.
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