Box hill

This week's exclusive National Trust walk features beautiful views and military history just 20 miles south of London.

Visit the National Trust's Box Hill in Surrey and see the breathtaking views across the North Downs.

The Stepping Stones walk at Box Hill — Life at 139a

We're lucky to live close by to several areas of natural beauty... but often is the way when you're focused on the day-to-day, that these stunning landscapes can be pushed aside in favour of a trip to the shops or to the local park, as they can be the closest and within walking distance. So, when grandad from 'up north' came down recently to visit, we wracked our brains as to where to take him. Grandad is a keen walker and we really wanted to show him exactly how lovely our surrounding…

Escape the smog for a hit of fresh country air on these leg-stretching walks near London – whether you’re looking to tread tracks on the coast or meander through the woods

A local spot on the River Mole. - at PicturesofEngland.com where you can explore the beautiful country of England with photos, history, facts, maps and more.

Box Hill brickworks with Surrey dive in foreground

Box Hill Box Hill 30 kilometers from southwest of London, you can find Box Hill. It is a summit in North Downs, Surrey, with its name derived from an ancient box woodland. An estimated…

On a clear day you can see spectacular views of Box Hill and Leith Hill

Dalewood House at Box Hill School, Surrey, UK @boxhillschool