Accessible Locations in the Surrey Hills

The Surrey Hills offer some of south-east England’s most beautiful 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's also a lot to see for less-able visitors, 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 Hill

Reigate Hill offers a panoramic view of Reigate and the surrounding area, including Gatwick Airport, which is approximately 10 kilometers away. The lights from the town and airport make this location especially popular during the evenings, as well as during the day.

Standing at a height of 234.7 metres with a drop of 100.1 metres, the hill provides plenty of seating options. Benches are scattered around the edge of the hill, and there is additional seating outside the café. A viewpoint adjacent to the car park and café displays information about the distance between your location and various 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
  

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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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