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Between the villages of Holmbury St Mary
and Peaslake
Refer to
these individual villages for detailed information and click here
for more information on the =>Surrey
Hills<= and their heritage.
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Holmbury
Hill from the south with Holmbury Farm in the foreground
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 n the slopes above
Holmbury St Mary and Peaslake these
carefully managed forests sweep up to the summit at the site of an
old hill fort, where these days there is an exposed and wonderful
viewing spot of the Weald countryside below.
Wide firebreaks in woodland with pale sandy soil, allow views north
to the North Downs to match those to the south. Wildlife
abounds in every form, plants, birds and animals nurtured in this
safe and supportive environment ~ even the odd snake! A
spot for contemplation, recreation, fresh air and pure
happiness!
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Holmbury
Hill looking south over the Weald towards the south coast |
There are car parks in the area which allow good access, one
close to the summit on the Radnor Road from Peaslake, one
at the top of Radnor Lane near the Youth Hostel in Sutton
Abinger and one at the top of Felday Glade from the green at
Holmbury St Mary.
The central of three hills in line together with Leith Hill
(to the east and Pitch Hill to the west) cared
for by the Hurtwood Control, magnificent countryside privately owned
but kept open to the public for recreation ~ our inheritance and
such a privilege and joy.
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The
summit of Holmbury Hill, just a few feet beneath
neighbouring Leith Hill, the highest point of South East
England |
An
Invitation to become a friend of 'The Hurtwood'
Do
you enjoy walking?
Are
you a lover of nature?
Do
you enjoy horse riding?
Are
you a keen environmentalist?
Do
you enjoy the pleasures of The
Hurtwood?
If
the answer to one or more of our questions is YES, then
we invite you to become a Friend of
The Hurtwood.
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Holmbury
Hill countryside
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The Hurtwood
covers around 4,000 acres of Forest and Heathland, including
Holmbury and Pitch Hills and parts of Winterfold, Blackheath and
Farley Heath in Surrey. The public have rights of access over this
area and these rights are protected by a voluntary charitable body
known as the Hurtwood Control. A full time ranger is employed and
included amongst his many duties are clearance of Bridleways and
Footpaths, maintenance of viewpoints and car parks, and clearance of
the inevitable litter and rubbish. The cost of maintaining and
protecting this environment on your behalf is increasing annually,
so we appeal to you, who enjoy these amenities, for support.
For
further information apply to: The
Secretary, Hurtwood Control Committee - Telephone: 01306 730919
Mr. P. L. Haynes, Upper Lodge, Holmbury Hill Road, Holmbury
St. Mary, Dorking RH5 6NR
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Location
for a home ~ Comment: Exclusive
homes with high rarity value, rural living at its best. 
Watch
out warnings: High
property values. Height causes exposure to some extremes of
weather. Mains gas and drainage not always connected, mobile phone
signals intermittent and cable TV rare, if at all!
