The second-highest point in south east England, hikes up Leith Hill put you above the verdant natural haven of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You don’t have …

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Location: Wotton, Mole Valley, Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Leith Hill & the Tillingbourne loop from Coldharbour — Surrey Hills

11.6km

03:16

250m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Holmbury Hill & Leith Hill loop from Hurtwood — Surrey Hills

15.6km

04:20

290m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill & Box Hill from Westhumble — Surrey Hills

34.3km

09:52

810m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Dan Hobson

May 1, 2020

Leith Hill is the highest point in the southeast of England and affords breathtaking views over North Downs and across to the Weald.

April 20, 2019

A beautiful spot with great views towards the South Downs. The tower even contains a small room at its base that's operating as a cafe at specific dates and times, serving hot drinks and food to go.

David Howells

July 8, 2023

Leith Hill in southern England is the highest summit of the Greensand Ridge, approximately 6.7 km southwest of Dorking, Surrey and 40.5 km southwest of central London. It reaches 294 m above sea level, and is the second highest point in southeast England, after Walbury Hill in southwest Berkshire. It is a designated Marilyn and on the summit is an 18th-century Gothic tower.

The Tower

Climb the 78 spiral steps to the top of Leith Hill Tower and take in the views from the highest point in south-east England. Use the telescopes to look for famous landmarks – on a clear day you’ll be amazed how far you can see. The Tower is open 11am-3pm, every weekend on Bank Holidays and daily throughout the school holidays.

The highest point

The top of Leith Hill Tower marks the highest point in south-east England at 1,029ft (313m). There are sweeping views from the top 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.

Exhibition room

Halfway up the tower is an exhibition room with fascinating tales about the tower and the man who built it.

A personal project

The tower was built in 1765 by Richard Hull from Leith Hill Place as 'a place for people to enjoy the glory of the English countryside'. Richard loved the tower so much he wanted to be buried underneath it.

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Location: Wotton, Mole Valley, Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom

Leith Hill Tower and Viewpoint

1. Leith Hill & the Tillingbourne loop from Coldharbour — Surrey Hills

2. Holmbury Hill & Leith Hill loop from Hurtwood — Surrey Hills

3. Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill & Box Hill from Westhumble — Surrey Hills

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