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SWT Discovery Walk – Leith Hill’s history & wildlife

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Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am

2 hours

Tanhurst Lane, Dorking, RH5 6, United Kingdom

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Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (GMT)

Tanhurst Lane, RH5 6

Dorking, United Kingdom

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SWT Discovery Walk – Leith Hill’s history & wildlife
Walk with us to explore the stunning sites and history of Leith Hill and Leith Hill Place with its unique trees and woodlands.

Back on Track is a proud Small Business Supporter for the Surrey Wildlife Trust. Every year we host hikes for the SWT that brings together our passion for nature and hiking. As we care about wildlife and conservation, all proceeds of these events go to the Surrey Wildlife Trust.

This autumn our hike is co-hosted by George Chapman, local Estate Manager of Tanhurst Estate Vineyard located on the southern slopes of Leith Hill. George has a passion for forestry and nature, and shares his vast local knowledge of Leith Hill and its stunning surroundings, its history and properties, and of course the trees and some of the birds and wildlife that frequent the area.

Starting and finishing at the stunning heart of the Tanhurst Vineyard Cafe, this hike will lead us to National Trust Woodlands, the historic Leith Hill Place and grounds with several stunning trees and Leith Hill tower in a circular route back to the Cafe at the Tanhurst Estate for some refreshments.

Meet your Host: Simone Dill
As qualified hiking guide Simone regularly takes groups into the Surrey Hills and beyond. As a North Downs Way Ambassador she is passionate about the Surrey countryside and its vast network of hiking trails, its history of people and places, and the importance of changes and protection of our woodlands and habitats in today’s times.

Meet you Co-host: George Chapman
A Chartered Surveyor, has managed land and properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape (circa 200 properties and 6,500 acres) since 2010, and has a keen interest in woodland management and outdoor recreation. Now working for the family business of Tanhurst Estate on Leith Hill, he is involved primarily with the Vineyard and Winery, its cafe and several holiday lets.

Meet: 10am (cafe opens), for a 10.15am start
Difficulty: Slow walk with several stops, but with one steep incline
Duration: 2h allow extra time for coffee/refreshments afterwards
Bring: Water, snacks, binoculars, money for cafe
Facilities: available at Tanhurst Estate Cafe and Leith Hill Place
Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are very welcome (On short leads when required) (please bring poo bags)
Guides: Simone Dill and George Chapman

Parking: Meet at Tanhurst Estate Vineyard and Café, Birketts Farm, Tanhurst Lane, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking RH5 6LZ
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Fee: £25 (all proceeds go to the Surrey Wildlife Trust)


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SWT Discovery Walk – Leith Hill’s history & wildlife, 1 November | Event in Dorking | AllEvents
SWT Discovery Walk – Leith Hill’s history & wildlife
Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am