Mountains & hills · South East England
Box Hill
In or near Betchworth.
Box Hill — a hill or mountain in england london.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Betchworth · 0.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Box Hill is a named hill or mountain in england london, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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 London region, known for its scenic views and outdoor recreational opportunities. It is part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is popular for walking, cycling, and enjoying nature, attracting visitors seeking both leisure and exercise. The area features various trails and viewpoints, making it suitable for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2518, -0.2761
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Mole Valley, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT20 7PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Nearest railway station
- Betchworth — 0.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-10377790 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Box Hill?
- Box Hill is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT20 7PU), in the parish of Mole Valley, unparished area.
- What is Box Hill?
- Box Hill — a hill or mountain in england london.
- How do I get to Box Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Betchworth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT20 7PU.
- 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 Betchworth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT20 7PU.