Box Hill is a summit of the
North Downs in
Surrey, approximately south west of
London. The hill takes its name from the ancient
box woodland found on the steepest west-facing chalk slopes overlooking the
River Mole. The western part of the hill is owned and managed by the
National Trust, whilst the village of Box Hill lies on higher ground to the east. The highest point is Betchworth Clumps at
above OD, although the Salomons Memorial (at 172 metres) overlooking the town of
Dorking is the most popular viewpoint.