Broadwood's Tower

You'll spot this folly rising unexpectedly from the Surrey hillside near Tadworth - a proper oddity that rewards the detour if you're already exploring the area. Broadwood's Tower is a Victorian construction, built as an eccentric statement rather than for any practical purpose, and it stands isolated enough that reaching it feels like discovering something locals have kept quiet about.

The tower itself isn't vast, but there's something satisfying about clambering up to get a decent vantage point across the Surrey Hills. On a clear day the views justify the walk. The surrounding countryside is genuinely pleasant - rolling greensward and woodland that makes you understand why people build follies here in the first place. You're not looking at manicured gardens or visitor facilities; this is rambling country where the landmark sits as part of the landscape rather than dominating it.

Walkers will get more from this than families with small children, frankly. It's not a destination in itself but rather a nice objective for a longer circuit walk from Tadworth. Allow an hour if you're coming specifically, including the approach from town. No admission charge as far as I can establish - it's simply there.

If you're staying at Surrey Hills Yurts or Henfold Lakes nearby, it's worth fitting into a morning's walk rather than treating as a standalone trip. The real appeal lies in the journey across the Hills themselves, not the tower as a standalone attraction.