Address: Drove Rd, Newland's Corner, Albury, Guildford GU4 8SE
Situated just 4 miles east of Guildford, Newlands Corner is a stunning destination in the heart of the Surrey Hills, recognized as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
While it is renowned for its extensive walking and cycling trails, the site also offers accessible viewing points for all visitors, including those with mobility challenges. You can enjoy breathtaking views from the hilltop without even needing to leave your vehicle.
Additionally, Newlands Corner holds historical significance as the location where Agatha Christie mysteriously vanished in 1926.
What's There?
Newlands Corner is a popular beauty spot offering some of the best views over the Surrey Hills. Visitors can enjoy the following amenities:
Café: The café features a diverse menu with cooked meals, delicious cakes, refreshing drinks, and delightful ice creams.
Discovery Centre: This center provides insights into local wildlife and the surrounding areas. It includes a birdwatching station with window views of feeders set up outside, perfect for bird enthusiasts.
Play Area: Located behind the Discovery Centre, there’s a play area for kids, as well as public toilets conveniently located near the car park entrance.
Parking
Parking at Newlands Corner is free, and the car park stretches for about 100 meters. Key features include:
Disabled Parking: There are nine designated disabled parking bays. Some offer views of the countryside, while others are conveniently located next to the café and Discovery Centre.
Additional Parking Bays: Several non-disabled marked parking bays are wide enough to accommodate mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
Accessibility
Both the café and Discovery Centre are wheelchair accessible. The car park and visitor areas are on smooth, level ground, though the hill face itself is very steep.
Seating is available near the café and along the hill face, so you won’t have to walk far to find a bench with a beautiful view. The maximum distance to the closest bench is about 50 meters.
Acorn Trail
The Acorn Trail is an easy-access gravel path, measuring just over half a mile (about 888 meters). Key features include:
Well-Marked Path: The trail is clearly marked with signs to guide you along the way.
Resting Benches: There are two benches along the trail where you can take a break, though some visitors might find the distance between them a bit further than preferred.
Mobility Options: This trail is suitable for visitors using mobility aids like electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or e-bikes. However, be advised that there are some gentle slopes that might present challenges for certain visitors.
How To Get There
When visiting by car, you will pass through picturesque villages and the Surrey hills, the route is popular with motorbike riders and cyclists with its narrow winding lanes.
You can visit https://www.visitsurrey.com/ideas-and-inspiration/itineraries/a-drive-through-the-surrey-hills to learn more about driving through Surrey hills.
Bus route
Monday to Friday there is a bus route that stops at the top of the hill every two hours, with connections to Guildford and the surrounding towns.
When to Visit
Weekdays typically offer plenty of parking spaces with a view. However, weekends tend to be busier, and you may need to park further from the café and viewpoint. The car park is most crowded during peak summer holiday times.
The café operates daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (4:00 p.m. on Sundays), while the Discovery Centre is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additionally, Newlands Corner is an excellent spot for stargazing, especially in the autumn and winter months.
Conclusion
Newlands Corner has something for people of all abilities and ages, with great views and facilities. With free parking and a wonderful café, it's one of the most popular beauty spots in surrey, I would highly recommend a visit.
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