Viewpoints · South East England
Salomons
In or near Betchworth.
Salomons is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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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
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Salomons, the nearest railway station is Dorking, located 1.1 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is KT20 7LB.
About
Salomons 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.
Photo gallery
360° view
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Official information
Box Hill is a historical site featuring a Mobilisation Centre with caretakers' cottages and a tool store, now repurposed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore the architectural features of the centre, including casemates and various storage areas, which showcase 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.
From the Wikipedia article
Salomons is a surname. Notable people with this surname include: Annie Salomons (1885–1980), Dutch writer, poet and translator Carolien Salomons (born 1974), Dutch cricketer David Salomons (1797–1873), British banker, politician and Lord Mayor of London David Lionel Goldsmid-Stern-Salomons (1851–1925), British author and barrister Edward Salomons (1828–1906), English architect Julian Salomons (1835–1909) British-born barrister and politician in Australia Leopold Salomons (1841–1915), British financier and director Philip Salomons (1796–1867), English financier, brother of David Piet Salomons (1924–1948), Dutch water polo player
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- 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: n1326406797 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Salomons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salomons?
- Salomons is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT20 7LB), in the parish of Mole Valley, unparished area.
- What is Salomons?
- Salomons is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Salomons?
- The nearest railway station is Dorking, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT20 7LB.
- Is Salomons a protected site?
- Yes — Salomons is part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Salomons free to visit?
- Yes, Salomons is free to enter.
- How do I get to Salomons?
- The nearest railway station is Dorking, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT20 7LB.