Cross the River Mole Using the Box Hill Stepping Stones
There is something magical about finding your own way across a river, and jumping across the River Mole on the famous Box Hill Stepping Stones is no exception.
Once you have finished bouncing across the river, you can either continue along the path to the top of Box Hill or stay down by the river for a paddle and a pond dip.
Decisions, decisions!
The Stepping Stones
Each stepping stone is big enough to make me feel confident about crossing and, as there are 17 stones, it also feels like an achievement, especially if the stones are already wet!
Bear in mind that you may not be crossing alone – some children cross confidently and others refuse and are either carried over or kept back.
On Top of Box Hill
The Stepping Stones are at the foot of Box Hill. At the top there is lots more to do, including the Natural Play Trail, a fort, a cafe and fabulous views.
The Natural Play Trail
Scattered throughout the woods on top of Box Hill are natural play areas that form the Box Hill Natural Play Trail. It has balance courses and a seesaw
It’s a fantastic way to liven up a walk in the woods.
Box Hill
At the top of Box Hill there are several viewing points, a cafe, Visitor Centre and Discovery Zone but this was shut when I visited.
Further Information
Nearest Town: Dorking
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcodes: Box Hill: KT20 7LB – note that his does not seem to work for all sat navs so follow signs once you start to see them. The Stepping Stones: RH5 6AE – keep an eye out for the car park as it is easy to miss.
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic, try one of the nearby pubs or go to the top of Box Hill and try the cafe.
Facilities: None at the Stepping Stones. On top of Box Hill there are facilities – cafe, snacks, ice cream, shop, toilets, accessible toilets, picnic areas.
How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: The paths around the stepping stones are muddy but fairly flat and I used a buggy without any problems but did not take it over the river. Clearly, jumping between stepping stones with a buggy would be tricky!
Parking: Car park by the Stepping Stones (RH5 6AE – keep an eye out for signs as this is easy to miss). All Box Hill car parks become very busy and are often full by mid-morning.
Cost of Parking: Free for National Trust members; from £1.50 per hour for non-members.
Wildlife You Might See: Birds, butterflies and other insects.
Information Written: June 2018
Information Checked: June 2021
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