A wooded high point on Surrey’s beautiful, undulating Greensand Ridge, Holmbury Hill’s forest tracks are popular with hikers, horse riders and cyclists alike. At 856 feet (261 m), its top is the fourth highest point in the county and one of the undoubted highlights of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The view is extensive, so much so that the summit was once occupied by an Iron Age hillfort.

A historic wooded summit on Surrey’s beautiful Greensand Ridge

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Location: Shere, Guildford, Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

April 23, 2020

Hiking

At 856 feet (261 m), Holmbury Hill is the fourth highest point in Surrey and affords spellbinding views over the Surrey Hills, most notably Leith Hill and Gibbet Hill. On the summit, you find the remains of an Iron Age hillfort.

RobertB

May 20, 2020

Mountain biking

Holmbury Hill offers wonderful walking and spectacular Surrey Hills views. As you emerge through the trees towards the viewpoint you’ll discover the site of an Iron Age hillfort.

AJ MTB/ EMTB

September 18, 2020

Mountain biking

WOW!! Fantastic 360 views.

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Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill & Box Hill from Westhumble

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Hike the challenging 21.3-mile Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill & Box Hill route from Westhumble, featuring stunning Surrey Hills views.

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Pitch & Holmsbury Hill loop from Cranleigh — Surrey Hills

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Location: Shere, Guildford, Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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