Leith Hill Protectors gather Surrey U.K.- 4. 2. 2017
Having got ill and become semi retired - I moved to Surrey and the protected area of the Surrey Hills. Then this happened !!
Sledging at Leith Hill, Dorking, Surrey, England January 2013 compilation
James, Clair, Katie, Luke, Charlotte and Harriet Brand. Sunday 19th January 2013 at Leith Hill Dorking enjoying sledging!
How to climb Leith Hill
Leith Hill is the toughest climb of the RideLondon course.
With several stings in it's tail, it's a climb that catches alot of RideLondon Cyclists out - so here's what you can expect and how you should tackle the climb!
Places to see in ( Dorking - UK )
Places to see in ( Dorking - UK )
Dorking is a market town in Surrey, England between Ranmore Common in the North Downs range of hills and Leith Hill in the Greensand Ridge, centred 21 miles from London. In the Georgian and Victorian periods six prominent sites in the former parish or on its boundaries became grand country estates: Leith Hill Place, Denbies (today a vineyard/hotel), Norbury Park, Polesden Lacey, Wotton House and Deepdene; five of which along with nearby Box Hill's promontory and chalk grassland slopes belong to the National Trust.
Dorking is a commuter and retirement settlement with three railway stations and a few large offices of multinational companies. Similarly, Malden in 1911, noted the place was almost entirely residential and agricultural, with some lime works on the chalk, though not so extensive as those in neighbouring parishes, a little brick-making, water-mills (corn) at Pixham Mill, and timber and saw-mills. Fine sand often in veins of pink, used for mortar and in glassmaking was dug, particularly in the 19th century — the Dorking Caves were accordingly excavated under southern parts of the town centre itself.
Dorking chickens with short five-toed legs are a major breed. The town has a local government headquarters and hosts repeating loops of the FIA-ranked London-Surrey cycle classic elite category event every year.
Dorking is in the west of the area between hill ranges in southern England known as Holmesdale which has headwaters of several rivers. The town's geography is undulating; for example, the elevation of the southern point of the central one-way system is 76 metres and on its northern side the elevation is 59–60 metres. To the south west of the town is Leith Hill, also owned by the National Trust, the second highest point in the south east of England after Walbury Hill. The tower on the summit elevates the hill to 1,000 ft (300 m) above sea level. The area is towards the east of the Surrey Hills AONB surrounded by the Greensand Ridge, including Holmbury Hill and Pitch Hill, as well as the nearby escarpment of the North Downs from Box Hill to Newlands Corner.
Dorking three main trading streets of High Street, West Street and South Street are complemented by a small open-air shopping centre, St Martin's Walk, which is adjacent to the town's main car park and easily accessed from the High Street. In the late 1990s Dorking Halls was given a huge refit, to make it a cinema and theatre complex. In 2003 a new modern leisure centre and swimming pool were added to the Dorking Halls Complex. There is a thin, somewhat shiny metal statue of a Dorking cockerel on the Deepdene roundabout.
Dorking and nearby Box Hill were chosen as part of the route for the 2012 London Olympics cycling road race and have featured in the FIA-ranked London-Surrey cycle classic every year since. The Deepdene Trail, a heritage walking trail, opens in September 2016 offering walks for all levels of fitness in a quiet space just 15 minutes from Dorking High Street.
Dorking is at the junction of the A24 (London to Worthing) and A25 (Maidstone to Guildford) roads. Dorking railway station, on the Epsom to Horsham Sutton & Mole Valley Line. Dorking Deepdene, on the Guildford to Redhill North Downs Line. Dorking West, also on the Guildford to Redhill North Downs Line.
( Dorking - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Dorking . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Dorking - UK
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BOX HILL CIRCULAR WALKS NEAR LONDON KENT HIKING NEAR DORKING
There are many fine viewpoints on this circular walk and in several places you can see your earlier route from a new perspective. This part of the North Downs is deservedly popular and the famous sites are likely to be busy on fine weekends, but there are some quieter places in between.
Norbury Park Nature Reserve is described by Surrey Wildlife Trust as a ‘working landscape’ which includes a sawmill and three farms. The prominent house at its centre (in private ownership) was built in 1774 and has had several famous owners and tenants, including Leopold Salomons, who donated Box Hill to the National Trust in 1914, and Dr Marie Stopes, the family planning pioneer.
Box Hill and Headley Heath are both owned by the National Trust, which has introduced special breeds of sheep and cattle to restore more of the downland to its original ‘unimproved’ condition; unfertilized land is richer in wild flowers. This diversity also supports many butterflies: 40 of the 58 British species have been found on Box Hill.
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A Trip To Leith Hill Tower, Surrey | Pub Lunch & A Walk | Natasha Newton
On a beautifully sunny late January afternoon, we decided to make the most of the amazing weather and walk up to the top of Leith Hill in Surrey. We stopped at The Plough pub in Coldharbour for lunch, and then parked in the Landslip Car Park, where we walked up through the steep wooded hill to Leith Hill Tower, a National Trust property. Standing on the top of the tower you are higher than The Shard in London - it's apparently the highest point in South East England - and as it was a clear day, we could in fact see The Shard over 20 miles away! It was a relaxing and memorable afternoon. We always feel that this is a magical place; it's another world up there! I hope I managed to convey some of this in my video. This is the first vlog I have ever filmed and edited myself, so I hope to improve as I go along. Thank you for watching.
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Gomshall to Dorking (via Leith Hill) - 15 miles (25km) Day Hike
A brilliant Day hike, covering the distance of around 15 miles (25km)
It all starts in small town named Gomshall, which is services by National Rail.
The Trail ends in Dorking, also services by National Rail.
I drove there and parked up in Dorking right outside the main station (3.40GBP for the whole day on Saturday).
I then took a short walk (less than 3 minutes) to Dorking Deepdene station, where i took a train to Gomshall (Platform 2, its only 1 stop and the journey takes around 10-15 mins)
It took us around 6 hrs of Hiking time all together (30 mins lunch and few short stops throughout)
If you take a train from London, it takes roughly 1hr30mins to get there (from London Waterloo, with 1 change either in Dorking or in Guildford):
Via Guilford take South West Trains towards Portsmouth Harbour and change in Guildford, take GWR towards Redhill and get off in Gomshall
Via Dorking South West Trains towards Dorking, get off at the last stop, take a short walk to Dorking Deepdene station and take GWR towards Reading, getting off in Gomshall
I hiked with these guys:
It costs 5GBP to have a guide (you have to pay for travel separately). Great bunch of people! Highly recommended.
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Leith Hill Dorking Surrey
Leith Hill may encourage you to leave the house more often and explore the many attractions of Dorking Surrey. You may know the area well of you may still be weighing up your options and pros and cons of the various locals. If you need any assistance then please don't hesitate to ask
Box Hill Stepping Stones , Surrey Hills (Dorking England)
Here's a fabulous place for a picnic with spectacular views.
A lovely walk down to the River Mole and back up. The Stepping Stones are an iconic landmark in this part of Surrey and they're a perfect spot to stop and watch the river flow.
Top things to do in Box Hill- Surrey Hills - Dorking, England
Box Hill is a summit of the North Downs in Surrey, approximately 30 km south-west of London. The hill takes its name from the ancient box woodland found on the steepest west-facing chalk slopes overlooking the River Mole
Leith Hill Drilling Awareness at Dorking
Leith Hill Drilling Awareness at Dorking Saturday 25th Feb 2017
Prof. David Smythe on why we must not allow Leith Hill to be drilled.
A Voice For Leith Hill - David Smythe, (Emeritus Professor of Geophysics, University of Glasgow), gives a talk for AVFLH on the controversial drill site at Leith Hill, Surrey.
Professor Smythe visited Dorking to object to the Environment Agency granting a permit to drill the exploratory borehole through a principal aquifer. His talk at the Friends Meeting House clearly explains the underlying dangers, what unconventional extraction is, and why it doesn’t add up. While the talk focuses on Leith Hill, Professor Smythe refers to examples from sites across England, drawing on his academic background and his professional experience of working both at the British Geological Survey, and as a former consultant to the conventional oil industry on drill site selection.
Impressive view from Leith Hill tower The Surrey Hills outstanding landscape
Leith Hill is a wooded hill 7 km to the south west of Dorking, Surrey, England. It reaches 294 metres (965 ft) above sea level, the highest point on the Greensand Ridge, and is the second highest point in south-east England, after Walbury Hill near Hungerford, West Berkshire, 297 metres (974 ft) high
On the summit of Leith Hill is an 18th-century Gothic tower. In 1765-6 Richard Hull of nearby Leith Hill Place built Prospect House, later to become known as Leith Hill Tower, with the intention of raising the hill above 1,000 ft (305 m) above sea level. The tower is 19.5 metres (64 ft) high and consisted of two rooms neatly furnished, with a Latin inscription above the door announcing that it had been built not only for his own pleasure, but also for the enjoyment of others. Hull provided visitors with prospect glasses, similar to a small telescope, through which to survey the extensive views towards London and the English Channel, each some 25 miles (40 km) away.
When he died in 1772, at his request he was buried under the tower. Following his death, the building was stripped of its contents, doors and windows, and fell into ruin. As a result, the tower was filled with rubble and concrete, and the entrance bricked up.
In 1864, Mr Evelyn of nearby Wotton House decided to reopen it, but the concrete made this difficult, and so the additional turreted side-tower was added to allow access to the top of the tower.
At the top of the tower there is a viewpoint indicator to commemorate Walker Miles, whose work in the early days of the Rambler's movement contributed to the formation of The Ramblers of Great Britain. It has been claimed that on a clear day, 13 counties can be seen from the top of Leith Hill Tower.
The tower was fully restored by the National Trust in 1984. This restoration included the removal of rubble and concrete, fitting safety features such as a handrail in the narrow staircase, and converting the lower portion of the tower into a servery. Leith Hill Tower is open to the public every day from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm weekdays and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekends, every day of the year except Christmas Day, with a comprehensive display explaining the history of the tower. Standing on the top of Leith Hill Tower you are at the highest point in the south-east of England
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The Deepdene Walk- from Dorking via Leith Hill 15 Sept 2007
A truly memorable circular walk from Dorking to Leith Hill- the outward route via Broadmoor village, the return via Coldharbour village. This walk took place on Saturday 15 September 2007 in glorious weather.
AMRY'S BIRTHDAY & LEITH HILL TOWER
In this episode of Inside Outings... Amelia has her first-ever sleepover in her school classroom, before Amry celebrates her birthday with a trip to a restaurant that gives her a slice of home.
Later the family reach the highest point in Surrey as they visit Leith Hill Tower in Dorking.
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Exploring Leith Hill and the Greensand Way in Surrey
Today I am with Matthew Holdsworth in search of the Greensand Way and the wonderful tower atop of Leith Hill in Surrey.
The Greensand Way is a long distance path of 108 miles (174 km) in southeast England, from Haslemere in Surrey to Hamstreet in Kent. It follows the Greensand Ridge along the Surrey Hills and Chart Hills.
Leith Hill is a wooded hill 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the south west of Dorking, Surrey, England. It reaches 294 metres (965 ft) above sea level, the highest point on the Greensand Ridge, and is the second highest point in south-east England.
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