How long does it take to walk Leith Hill?

Graded as medium (2.5 miles) the route does have some steep gradients and will take up to two hours. It’s our longest trail and passes through parts of the original Leith Hill Place estate and woodland.

Where do you park to walk up Leith Hill?

Parking at either the Windy Gap or the Landslip car parks which are due south of Leith Hill Tower on Abinger Road.

Can you walk up Leith Hill?

The relatively short Leith Hill circular is a 1.5 mile walk around the summit of Leith Hill with spectacular views. There is a nice 2.5 mile circular woodland Leith Hill Place & Tower walk which passes through the former grounds of Leith Hill Place.

Is Leith Hill Place open?

We are delighted to say that, as we adhere closely to Government guidance, we are now able to open up most of the house for you to enjoy. You are now able to visit Leith Hill Place without having to pre-book.

Is Leith Hill difficult?

Feedback about this climb? Leith Hill from Forest Green is a climb in the region South East England. It is 2.1km long and bridges 147 vertical meters with an average gradient of 7.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 122. The top of the ascent is located at 258 meters above sea level.

What can you see from Leith Hill?

The Tower can be seen from the surrounding countryside; the top of the Tower marks the highest point in South East England at 1029ft (313m). From the top you can see sweeping views and on a clear day you can see the English Channel to the south and the clock face of Big Ben in Westminster to the north.

What is Dorking known for?

Dorking is noted for the beauty of its countryside. The nature reserves of Holmwood Common and Box Hill in the North Downs belong to the National Trust (a British conservation body). Several fine mansions are in the vicinity of the town, notably Leith Hill Place and Polesden Lacey.

Can you see the sea from Leith Hill?

You Can See all the Way to the Sea (just)! The family made the relatively easy walk to the top of Leith Hill. The tower at the top is cute. You can go to the top for a fairly small fee.

Is it nice living in Dorking?

One of the major selling points for homebuyers looking to Dorking is its quiet, safe reputation and strong sense of community, with many locals having lived in the area for a number of years. Particularly sought-after areas include Rose Hill, North Holmwood, Park Copse and Dorking Rural West.

Why is Dorking called Dorking?

The name Dorking, however, comes from the Saxon Dorchingas. By Domesday the Manor of Dorking covered the modern parishes of Dorking, Capel and the Holmwoods. Later the settlement became a market centre for the surrounding villages and the towns symbol is the five-clawed Dorking fowl for which the market was famous.