Box Hill and the River Mole Stepping Stones
Dorking, Surrey · South East
Quick answer
The Box Hill and River Mole walk is a 5.5-mile circular route in the Surrey Hills combining the famous Box Hill viewpoint with the River Mole stepping stones. Suitable for all dog sizes. The stepping stones may be impassable after heavy rain.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
5.5 miles
Time
1h 50m - 2h 30m
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
Nearest pub
The Box Hill Tavern
Nearest cafe
Box Hill Visitor Centre Cafe
Dog-friendly stops nearby
The Box Hill Tavern is the nearest dog-friendly pub to this walk. Browse dog-friendly pubs →
Box Hill Visitor Centre Cafe is the nearest dog-friendly cafe to this walk. Browse dog-friendly cafes →
About this walk
The classic Surrey Hills walk combining the famous Box Hill viewpoint -- used in the London 2012 Olympics road race -- with the River Mole stepping stones and ancient chalk downland. The stepping stones across the Mole are a highlight for dogs, and the views from the summit are the best in the South East.
Walk highlights
- ✦Box Hill summit viewpoint
- ✦River Mole stepping stones
- ✦Ancient chalk downland wildflowers
- ✦Yew woodland on the slopes
Terrain
🗓 Seasonal notes
Spring downland wildflowers are exceptional. Summer weekends can be very busy -- arrive early. The stepping stones may be submerged after heavy rainfall.
🅿️ Parking
National Trust car park at Box Hill (NT members free)
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