It's a climb up to Mickleham Common but it's well worth it for the feeling of of being on top of the world up here.
During the Second World War, Winston Churchill would use the common as his landing strip on visits to Lord Beaverbrook, a member of the War Cabinet, who lived nearby.

Emma MacCarthy

March 31, 2023

Hiking

The Gallops is a beautiful expanse forming part of the Mickleham Downs with both a walkway path and a bridleway which is still in frequent use. This also forms part of the Box Hill Hike.

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1. Box Hill, Mickleham Downs & Denbies Vineyard loop from Dorking

18.9km

05:28

450m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Box Hill Hike — Surrey Hills

11.6km

03:28

360m

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

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3. View of Dorking from Box Hill – The Gallops, Mickleham Downs loop from Box Hill & Westhumble

19.5km

05:49

560m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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The Gallops, Mickleham Downs

1. Box Hill, Mickleham Downs & Denbies Vineyard loop from Dorking

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3. View of Dorking from Box Hill – The Gallops, Mickleham Downs loop from Box Hill & Westhumble

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