Climb to the Hill Fort on Holmbury Hill, Surrey Hills
From the top of Holmbury Hill you can see London’s towers, Gatwick Airport, the South Downs and even the glistening sea. It’s only a five minute walk from the car park so easy to bring a picnic!
The Holmbury Hill Fort
The Hill Fort was built at some time between about 100 BC and 100 AD during the Iron Age. It had ramparts with ditches of up to 4m deep and 9m wide!
We couldn’t see much of the Hill Fort but when the bracken has died back in the winter, you can see the walls better.
The Hurtwood
Holmbury Hill is located in The Hurtwood, which is over 2,000 acres of privately owned common land in the Surrey Hills.
There is plenty to explore, whether by foot or bike – we counted 14 car parks, 3 viewpoints and 2 forts!
The Paths
The main paths around The Hurtwood are broad and easy to walk on but this is a hilly area. Some of the side paths are rougher and have steep slopes – this area is used by off-road cyclists.
The path to the top of Holmbury Hill is easy to walk on with one steeper slope just before the viewpoint.
Visit the Holmbury Hill website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Peaslake, near Dorking
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: RH5 6NU will get you close. Follow Radnor Road (away from Peaslake) for about a mile and Hurtwood Car Park 1 is on your left.
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a blanket and a picnic.
Facilities: None
How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: You could take an all terrain buggy to the top of the hill.
Parking: Car park
Cost of Parking: Free
Wildlife You Might See: Birds, butterflies and other insects.
Information Written: September 2023
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