Viewpoints · South East England
Box Hill Viewpoint
In or near Betchworth.
Box Hill Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dorking · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Box Hill Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in Surrey, London, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Dorking and Horley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dorking, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area KT20.
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Official information
Box Hill Viewpoint is a historical site featuring a Mobilisation Centre with various structures including cottages and casemates. Visitors can explore the architecture and learn about the site's military history.
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 Viewpoint is a notable viewpoint located in Surrey, within the London region. It is part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI and lies within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The viewpoint offers expansive vistas of the surrounding landscape, showcasing the area's natural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2475, -0.3111
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Mole Valley, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT20 7LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Nearest railway station
- Dorking — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.victorianforts.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n13810704 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Box Hill Viewpoint?
- Box Hill Viewpoint is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT20 7LB), in the parish of Mole Valley, unparished area.
- What is Box Hill Viewpoint?
- Box Hill Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Box Hill Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Dorking, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT20 7LB.
- Is Box Hill Viewpoint a protected site?
- Yes — Box Hill Viewpoint is part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Box Hill Viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Box Hill Viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Box Hill Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Dorking, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT20 7LB.