Denbies Wine Estate

Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking is one of England’s largest single estate vineyards. The estate is independently owned and run. 265 of its 380 acres are currently under vine and it has a production capacity of 1 million bottles. The first vines were planted on the estate in 1986. In 2024, Denbies was the first UK vineyard to be awarded carbon net zero status, reflecting its ongoing commitment to sustainable and responsible wine production.

Leith Hill

Leith Hill is in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the highest point along the Greensand Ridge at 294m above sea level. Leith Hill tower, a folly built in 1765, is on the top of the hill.

Sheepleas

Sheepleas is a 110 hectare site comprising mixed ancient woodland, grassland and scrub. Its name comes from its history as an area where sheep were grazed, although this is no longer the case and today it is managed by Surrey County Council and Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Norbury Park West

Norbury Park is a 530 hectare historic parkland comprising mixed wooded and agricultural land, which was alluded to in the Domesday Book of 1086. Grade II listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, it occupies mostly prominent land reaching into a bend in the River Mole and is part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment Special Area of Conservation.

Norbury Park East

Norbury Park is a 530 hectare historic parkland comprising mixed wooded and agricultural land, which was alluded to in the Domesday Book of 1086. Grade II listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, it occupies mostly prominent land reaching into a bend in the River Mole and is part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment Special Area of Conservation.

West End Common

West End Common is a 70.3-hectare (174-acre) Local Nature Reserve and part of Esher Commons, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The River Mole runs along one edge of the common, which also boasts six ponds and wet areas.

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