Leith Hill

Surrey

A double loop 7k walk mainly through woodland that takes you up to Leith Hill Tower and then on to Warren's Hill and Leith Place. The views from Leith Hill Tower are stunning and if you visit late spring you have the promise of Rhododendron Woods in their full flourishing splendour!

Summary

Distance/Elevation
7.3km (284m)
Difficulty
Moderate (2 h 28 min)
Average time
2 h 28 min
Parking
Moderate & charges may apply
Route Advice

  • Dog friendly
  • Parking
  • Refreshments kiosk
  • Forest/woodland
  • Hilly
  • Picnic area
  • National Trust
  • Wildflowers/gardens
  • Wildlife spotting
  • Farmland
  • Great for running
 
View from Leith Hill
View from Leith Hill
  • Starting AddressLeith Hill Rhododendron Wood car park — National Trust, Tanhurst Lane, Dorking, UK
Leith Hill Tower
Leith Hill Tower
Steps leading down to Leith Hill Place Woods
Steps leading down to Leith Hill Place Woods
Rhododendron Wood
Rhododendron Wood
Duke's Warren
Duke's Warren
Rhododendron Wood
Rhododendron Wood

Route Score

5

Spectacular views from Leith Hill Tower

5

Leith Hill Tower itself can be busy during weekends and holiday's but the paths beyond are quiet.

5

A mix of surfaces and a lot of hills along the way.

5

Leith Hill Tower, The Duke's Warren, Rhododendron Woods and Leith Hill Place. There are lots to see along the way!

Climb up to Duke's Warren
Climb up to Duke's Warren
Drinking Fountain next to the tower
Drinking Fountain next to the tower
Leith Place
Leith Place

The fuel stop

  • Fuel Type Cafe
  • Location on Route Approx 1km in
  • Address Leith Hill Tower Cafe, Dorking, UK
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