Leith Hill Place to The Tower

Mole Valley Group

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Overview

Brisk morning walk. Open views to the East at the start of the walk. Woodland paths as we climb to the top of Leith hill for a mid morning stop at the kiosk in the tower (bring money for refreshments or bring your own). Hilly terrain for the second half of our walk (1073ft ascent) which brings us back to Leith hill place car park.

Saturday, 21 February 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 327.1m / 1073ft
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 13167 42783
Nearest postcode:: RH5 6LU
what3words:: unable.dine.fried

Start time:: 9:30 am

Rhododendron Wood NT CP, Leith Hill. Free parking for national trust members. Otherwise pay with just park app

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