Welcome to The Downs

The Downs Surrey is a beautiful area located in the southeast of England. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The Downs is a large area of open grassland, which is perfect for picnics, walks, and outdoor activities. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and birds of prey.

One of the most popular attractions in The Downs Surrey is the Devil's Punch Bowl. This natural amphitheater is a stunning sight, with steep cliffs and a deep valley. The area is popular with hikers and walkers, who can enjoy the stunning views from the top of the cliffs. The Devil's Punch Bowl is also home to a variety of rare plants and animals, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.

Another popular attraction in The Downs Surrey is the Hindhead Tunnel. This tunnel is a major engineering feat, and is one of the longest road tunnels in the UK. The tunnel was built to reduce traffic congestion in the area, and has been a huge success. The tunnel is also home to a variety of art installations, which add to the unique atmosphere of the area. Overall, The Downs Surrey is a beautiful and unique area, which offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: 1.9°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Unified Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Annabelle Thomas	Chart Lane South Dorking RH5 4DB 1737215488 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jacky Fyson	Goodwyns Road Dorking Surrey RH4 2LR 01306884506 School Website
St Pauls C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ann Alden	St Paul's Road West Dorking Surrey RH4 2HS 01306883547 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Carolyn Scrutton	Norfolk Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3JA 01306883934 School Website
Powell Corderoy Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Darke	Longfield Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3DF 01306883373 School Website
The Priory C Of E Voluntary Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jo Trimnell	West Bank Dorking Surrey RH4 3DG 01306887337 School Website
Dorking Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Harwood-Duffy	West Street Dorking Surrey RH4 1BY 01306882397 School Website
The Ashcombe School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Panting	Ashcombe Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1LY 1306886312 School Website
St Martins C Of E Controlled Primary School Dorking Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Gorecka & Mrs Mandy Parsonson	Ranmore Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1HW 01306883474 School Website
North Downs Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Douglass	Wheelers Lane Brockham Betchworth Surrey RH3 7LA 01737843384 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dorking Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TF 1.46 Miles

Box Hill & Westhumble Westhumble Street, Westhumble, Surrey, RH5 6BT 2.40 Miles

Holmwood Horsham Road, Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4RB 2.64 Miles

Betchworth Pebble Hill Road, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7BZ 2.92 Miles

Ockley Station Approach, Off Coles Lane, Capel, Surrey, RH5 5HT 4.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abacab Dorking Taxis 01306 881008 47 Dukes Ride, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4TY 0.36 Miles
Dorking Taxis Ltd 01306 885533 3 Dukes Ride, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4TY 0.36 Miles
Advance Taxi Service 07834 371946 Upper Path/Stubs Hill, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2PT 0.38 Miles
Gem Cars 07774 969233 3 Oak Ridge, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2NL 0.55 Miles
Dorking Cars 01306 884411 66 Beresford Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2DG 0.85 Miles
Metro Cars 01293 522222 High Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1UR 1.00 Miles
1-4U Dorking Taxis 07710 647453 Valencia House, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3HF 1.01 Miles
Diorking 1.4U Taxis 07710 647453 Vincent Lane, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3HF 1.01 Miles
Surrey Minibus 07950 608769 Holmbury Villa, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3HZ 1.05 Miles
Ladybird Taxis Ltd 07880 703993 38 Lincoln Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TD 1.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chart Downs No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wildcroft Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stubbs Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goodwynns No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tollgate Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rough Rew No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgeway Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Holmwood P O Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Horsham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Pauls Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deepdene End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cleardene No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harrow Road West No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Holmwood Surgery	1 Bentsbrook Close North Holmwood Dorking Surrey RH5 4HY
Dorking Community Health & Care Team 01306 646265	Dorking Hospital St Pauls Road West Dorking Surrey RH4 2AA
Dorking Healthcare - Extended Access 01306 735459	Dorking Hospital St Pauls Road West Dorking Surrey RH4 2AA
Redhill Phoenix Improved Access 01306 735459	Dorking Hospital St Paul's Road West Dorking Surrey RH4 2AA
Es Breathlessness Service 01306 735459	Dorking Hospital Horsham Road Dorking Surrey RH4 2AA

Local Stores

South Park
40 Allingham Road
South Park
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 8HX
01737 243419
Store Website
4.71 miles

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SPAR - Brockham Green
Middle STreet
Brockham
Betchworth
RH3 7JJ
01737 842550
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Brelades Veterinary Surgeons
20 Knoll Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3EP 01306 883086 Website 0.82 miles
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Medivet Dorking
Westcott Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3DP 01306 882996 dorking@medivet.co.uk Website 1.27 miles

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Medivet Brockham
58 Middle Street Brockham Betchworth Surrey RH3 7HW 01737 842307 brockham@medivet.co.uk Website 1.55 miles
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Newdigate House Vets
George Horley Place Church Road Newdigate Dorking Surrey RH5 5DW 01306 773300 info@thehousevet.net Website 4.03 miles
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Priory Veterinary Surgeons Ltd
10 Evesham Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DF 01737 242190 info@prioryvets.co.uk Website 4.68 miles
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Ash Barn Veterinary Surgery
Unit 5, Ockley Court Farm Coles Lane Ockley Dorking Surrey RH5 5LS 01306 713177 vets@arthurlodge.co.uk 4.76 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Box Hill
Enjoy The Views Of The Surrey Hills, Pass By One Of Box Hill’S Oldest Buildings, The Fort, And Take In One Of Surrey’S Iconic Landmarks, The Stepping Stones. KT20 7LF 2.18 miles 1 Mile North Of Dorking, 2.5 Miles South Of Leatherhead On The A24.

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Norbury Park Leatherhead
Starting Off From The Young Street Car Park There Are A Variety Of Walks From This Point Following The River Mole Towards West Humble. There Are Farm Animals On Route But Also Lots Of Opportunities For Off The Lead Walks. The Walks Can Be As Short As Half A Hour Or As Long As Three/Four Hours With A Variety Of Options Of Heading Towards Dorking Or Ranmore Common And Polesden Lacey. If You Want To Explore A Os Map Is Helpful. Unnamed Road Fetcham Leatherhead Lancashire KT22 9BP 3.53 miles Young Street Park (Start Point)

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Headley Heath
A Circular Walk Across Headley Heath. Headley Heath Is A Mixture Of Open Heathland, Woodland And Chalk Downland. KT18 6NN 4.06 miles Exit M25 At Junction 9 (Leatherhead) And Take The A24 South, Toward Dorking. Then Take The B2033 (Headley Common Road) To Headley Village.

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Leith Hill
A Circular Walk Across Leith Hill. Leith Hill Is The Highest Point In South East England, Meaning You Will Get A Great View. It Is A Wooded Hill And On Reaching The Summit, You Will Find An 18Th-Century Gothic Tower. RH5 6LX 4.09 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

Reigate Hill North Downs Way
The North Downs Way Runs Through This Car Park So You Have Two Choices. You Can Take The Path Down The Hill Into National Trust Land Called Gatton Park Or You Can Go The More Popular Route Uphill To An Old Fort. Take The Path Straight Up- If You Want Less People There Is A Bridle Way Just To The Right. Once You Get To The Top You Get A Stunning View. From Here You Can Go As Far As You Like. Lots Of Dogs, Horses And The Occasional Cow. Really Great Walk. A217 Reigate Lancashire RH2 0HX 5.98 miles Moving South On The A25 Take Junction 8 Exit. Turn Right At The Roundabout And Take The Exit Towards Merstham. Right On The Exit Here You Will See A Car Park

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Reigate Hill
A Circular Walk Across Reigate Hill. Reigate Hill Has A Good Level Of History. The 19Th Century Reigate Fort Sits At The Top Of The Hill, Commanding A Defensive Position Looking Out Toward The South Downs. RH2 0HX 6.02 miles Exit M25 At Junction 8 And Take The A217 South. The Road Will Fork, Take The Left Turn, Turn Right And Then Immediately Left Into Wray Lane Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

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