Black Down

Black Down offers some of the most atmospheric countryside walking in the wider Surrey area, with heathland paths, dense woodland and far-reaching views stretching across the South Downs. As the highest point in Sussex, it feels wilder and more remote than many of Surrey’s better-known beauty spots, attracting walkers looking for proper scenery rather than manicured parkland. The trails vary from gentle strolls to longer hillier routes, but the main appeal is the sense of space and calm that makes it feel genuinely removed from nearby towns.