Welcome to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) - One of England's finest landscapes.

The nationally protected landscape of rolling chalk downs, flower rich grasslands, acid heaths and ancient woodlands also provides some of the best walking in Southern England.

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Mountain biking in the Surrey Hills – a cooperative approach working wonders
04/03/2010
Involving mountain bikers in a project to improve trails and protect the historic landscape of the Hurtwood at Holmbury and Pitch Hills has proved such a success that it is being rolled out across the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Green Belts - A greener future?
12/02/2010
A joint report by Natural England and the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) presents evidence on the state of the land designated as Green Belt.

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Lighting a fuse just millionths of a millimetre across makes a battery

09/03/2010 17:17:28

A never-before-seen reaction in nanotubes could make for batteries that pack a mighty punch, say researchers.

Ring may be giant 'impact crater'

10/03/2010 01:26:56

Deforestation has revealed what could be a giant impact crater in Central Africa, according to Italian scientists.

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Penelope Keith OBE takes you on an inspiring video journey through the Surrey Hills.

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Mountain biking in the Surrey Hills – a cooperative approach working wonders

As a result of some recent research, mountain biking trails are being improved, reducing the potential conflict with horses and walkers.

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