Parkhurst Hill

The walk up Parkhurst Hill from Farnham takes about forty minutes if you're not rushing, and the views across Surrey when you reach the top make every step worthwhile. It's a proper Surrey viewpoint - rolling countryside stretching out in all directions, the sort of place where you can actually see the shape of the land rather than just trees. The hill itself sits well, rising enough to feel like an achievement without being a proper slog. Most people do it as a half-day outing from Farnham town centre, combining it with a walk through the local woodland that connects to it. No facilities at the top - bring water and decent shoes because the path gets boggy after rain. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might flag on the ascent. It's free, naturally, and you can do the whole thing in two to three hours depending on your pace and how long you linger at the summit. The real draw is solitude. On a weekday afternoon you'll likely have the place to yourself, which is increasingly rare near Surrey's more popular spots. If you're basing yourself at Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat down the road, this makes an excellent morning or afternoon break from holiday park life - gives you proper outdoors without needing to drive far. The walk's straightforward enough that you won't need a detailed map, though the footing can be uneven in places. Go for the view rather than any particular attraction at the top; the point is getting up there and seeing the county spread below you.