Oct 20, 20232 min read

Reigate Hill

Address: Wray Ln, Reigate RH2 0HX

Part of the Surrey Hills, Reigate is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). While it's known for its hiking trails, there is also a lot to see for less-able visitors as well, with great views from the top of the hill, without even needing to leave your car.

What's there?

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's a café that offers a good selection of food, drinks and ice cream. 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.

Parking

Reigate Carpark — Cars parked with a view out from the hill

The National Trust car park is free and open 24 hours a day. Its located right at the top of the hill. The car park is just over 50 metres in length and goes around in a loop, with a slight slope separating the two sections.

There are 4 disabled parking spaces on the upper section of the car park, with easy access to the café and public toilets.

There have always been spaces on my visits to Reigate Hill, so parking has never been an issue.

Accessibility

Reigate Hill is accessible for people of all abilities, with great views without having to leave the car.

The ground around the hill is bumpy in places, but the distance needed to walk is minimal. The furthest you'll have to walk is 50 metres to get to the view point, or from the far side of the car park to the café.

The café and toilets are both wheelchair-accessible.

Reigate hill, Surrey — Path around the face of hill

When to visit?

The Junction 8 café is open from 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00-16:30 on weekends.

With the hill being a popular hiking and tourist destination, it tends to be fairly busy throughout the day, but I have always been able to find a place to park.

Visiting in the evening can be great, with a view of the lights coming from surrounding towns and planes landing and taking off from Gatwick airport.

wooden beaches — Seating in front of café

Conclusion

Reigate Hill has something for people of all abilities, with great views and facilities. You don't have to walk far to see everything and it would make a great place to stop off for lunch or a picnic. With free parking and a great café, it's one of the most popular beauty spots in Surrey.

I would highly recommend a visit. If you want to see more of the Surrey Hills I would recommend reading our post about Newlands Corner.