Leith Hill
Leith Hill in southern England is the highest summit of the Greensand Ridge, approximately 6.7 km (4 mi) southwest of Dorking, Surrey and 40.5 km (30 mi) southwest of central London. It reaches 294 m (965 ft) above sea level, and is the second highest point in southeast England, after Walbury Hill in southwest Berkshire, (which is 297 m (974 ft) high). Leith Hill is the highest ground for 79 km (49 mi).
| Leith Hill | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 294 m (965 ft) |
| Prominence | 249 m (817 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hardy, County Top |
| Coordinates | 51°10′33″N 0°22′11″W |
| Geography | |
Leith Hill Leith Hill in Surrey | |
| Location | Surrey, England |
| Parent range | Greensand Ridge |
| OS grid | TQ139431 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 187 |
Four areas of woodland surrounding the hill comprise the 337.9-hectare (835-acre) Leith Hill Site of Special Scientific Interest, although the summit is excluded from this designation.
The nearest railway station is Holmwood station, 3.6 km (2 mi) to the east, served by Southern trains to London Victoria.
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