The Surrey Hills is in Surrey, England. The highest summit of the hill range is Leith Hill near Coldharbour, at 294m / 965 ft above sea level, or 314m / 1,029 ft above when Leith Hill Tower is considered.
The Surrey Hills area has three long distance walks running through it. These are the North Downs Way, the Greensand Way and the Pilgrims' Way. Blackheath Common now threatened by gas and oil drilling, is also part of this area.
The northern ridge of these hills is predominantly formed by chalk and the southern ridges are predominantly greensand. They provide a haven for many rare plants and insects. Parts of the area are owned and managed by the National Trust, including Ranmore Common, Leith Hill and Box Hill.
