Mountains & hills · South East England
Box Hill
In or near Betchworth.
Box Hill — mountain in england london. Elevation: 172 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Dorking · 1.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Box Hill is a mountain located in england london. Elevation: 172 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2020
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Box Hill is a prominent hill located in the Surrey Hills, just south of London. It is part of the North Downs and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The site is popular for walking and cycling, with various trails catering to different skill levels. Box Hill is also designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, highlighting its scenic value and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2478, -0.3112
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Mole Valley, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT20 7LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Nearest railway station
- Dorking — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: n10880386149 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Box Hill?
- Box Hill is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT20 7LB), in the parish of Mole Valley, unparished area.
- What is Box Hill?
- Box Hill — mountain in england london. Elevation: 172 m.
- How do I get to Box Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dorking, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT20 7LB.
- Is Box Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Box Hill is part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Box Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dorking, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT20 7LB.