Box Hill is a hill near
Dorking in Surrey. Part of the
North Downs , Box Hill is a well known beauty spot and one of Britain’s early tourist attractions. Owned by the National Trust,
Box Hill is designated as a country park. It has a view platform at the top of the hill that gives stunning views across Dorking and Surrey. A car park at the top of the hill serves the
National Trust visitor centre. This is complete with a take away café and gift shop. Box Hill is very popular with walkers but has also been closely associated with the motorcar, motorcycle and pedal cycle since soon after each were invented.
More British Natural features?
Other Surrey Naturals
The River Thames
The Weald
River Mole
River Wey
The North Downs
Richmond Park
Thames Valley
Leith Hill
The Devil’s Punchbowl
Ranmore
Reigate Hill
Black Down
Vale of Holmsdale
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