A beautiful eight-mile walk in Surrey offers the perfect setting for an Autumn stroll through some of England’s most stunning countryside.
Despite its challenging terrain, with some steep climbs and many steps, the walk offers the perfect incentive to complete it – by ending near one of the country’s largest vineyards.
The Box Hill hike starts at the peak of the famous vantage point offering panoramic views for miles around of southern England.
The route begins with a steep decline into a valley where you will pass Broadswood’s Folly, a listed building and magical flint built structure built in the grounds of Juniper Hall.
A steep incline and another descent then bring you into the quaint town of Mickleham, where a handful of pub restaurants and cafes provide the perfect spot for a well-earned break.
For those put off by the route’s challenging gradients, this could be the halfway point, allowing people the chance to circumvent the route and make their way directly to the vineyard.
But to do so would mean missing the beauty that the rest of the walk has to offer.
From old Roman roads to large open plains and stunning views of Surrey and the surrounding areas, there is something for everyone and everything. The route is also perfect for exercising four-legged companions.
If one makes it to the end, the beautiful vineyard is the perfect reward.
Denbies Wine Estate, one of England’s largest vineyards, is situated in the shadow of Box Hill, on the outskirts of Dorking and offers wine-tasting tours and outdoor vineyard train tours.
The 265 acres estate offers stunning views of the Surrey Hills and North Downs and allows guests an autumn vineyard visit one might usually expect in France or Italy.
Denbies produces internationally award-winning, cool climate sparkling wines using the traditional grape varieties, grown on chalky soil and in a micro-climate along the North Downs.
The estate offers something for everybody and is the perfect destination for those looking for a unique and memorable day out this autumn.
From corporate events and weddings to dining and overnight stays, this vineyard in the Surrey Hills is a superb alternative to expensive European getaways.
