The team at the Surrey Hills Challenge is making the event even bigger this year with the *NEW* Surrey Hills Festival of Sport. Set in the beautiful vineyards of Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on Sunday 23rd September, the Festival is a FREE to attend event celebrating the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a fantastic area for outdoor activities, sport and exercise. Read on>

See our latest newsletter for information on the work of the Surrey Hills Board, Surrey Hills Society, Surrey Hills Enterprises and Surrey Hills Trust Fund…. Read on>

You may have seen something unusual in the Surrey Hills landscape this summer. On Milton Court Farm near Dorking is a large scale piece of artwork called Fossil Ocean Floor by artist Jonathan Parsons. Read on>

The big butterfly count is a nationwide survey aimed at helping Butterfly Conservation assess the health of our environment. Read on>

An evening of celebration took place at Losely Park at the end of June to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Surrey Hills Society and the 60th anniversary of the Surrey Hills AONB. Hosted by Michael More-Molyneux, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Read on>

This summer you’ll discover some unusual and exciting artworks on the Farnham Heath National Nature Reserve.. Read on>

A travel campaign has been launched today with bus and train providers to encourage visitors to the Surrey Hills by public transport. Read on>

The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP was on hand last week to launch a new network of over 80km of off-road cycling trails in South West Surrey. Read on>

Help create an earth structure at Watts Gallery. Volunteers needed any day from the 9-15 June at Watts Gallery. Read on>

The Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden 2018 was officially opened by Michael More-Molyneux, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey and Patron of Surrey Hills Enterprises at the Preview event attended by 270 guests on Friday 4th May. Read on>

The Trade Mark Surrey Hills – A new Trade Mark of local provenance and quality was launched by Surrey Hills Enterprises at Surrey’s Rural Economy Conference on Friday 11th May 2018. Read on>

The Rt Hon Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, joined key figures from across Surrey for Surrey’s Rural Economy Conference organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises. Read on>

On Tuesday 8th May, the House of Commons was the venue for distinguished guests to celebrate 60 years since the Surrey Hills was designated… Read on>

The sun shone and the riders flocked to the picturesque church on the hill last weekend to take part in a special and unique event Read on>

We need your help. Our beautiful Surrey Hills Hare created by artist Charlotte Choi needs a name. Simply cast your vote below and the most popular name wins! Create your own user feedback survey The Surrey Hills Hare is part Read on>

On 8 May 1958 the Surrey Hills was officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Read on>

Amanda Loomes is making a short experimental documentary film as part of Surrey Unearthed, a project that is exploring the natural materials of the Surrey Hills landscape through art. Read on>

To celebrate 60 years of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty we have collaborated with Illustrations & Prints to create 6 limited edition prints. Read on>

Three time Olympic medallist and Surrey Hills resident Pippa Funnell MBE was on hand last week to help promote horse riding in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and to launch a series of new hacking trails. Read on>

Surrey Hills Arts are delighted to announce a grant awarded by Arts Council England of 67K for an exciting new project exploring the natural materials of the Surrey Hills landscape. Read on>

Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner was on hand this week to discuss rural policing issues in the Surrey Hills. Read on>

Thanks to the Surrey Hills Trust Fund, important conservation work is now complete at Quarry Hangers, a Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI). Read on>

Plant health authorities are urging woodland managers, tree professionals and the plant trade to be vigilant over the coming months for sweet chestnut blight, caused by the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica. Read on>

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) are some of the UK’s most cherished and outstanding landscapes. Find out more about them….. Read on>

‘CyclingMooKay’, the Cycling UK cow stolen from Box Hill in August has been found! Details are still unfolding and we will reveal more shortly! Read on>

Tillingbourne Tales has delved into the history of the Tillingbourne Valley and discovered some wonderful stories to bring to life the industrial heritage of the area. Read on>

It has been a very busy year in the Surrey Hills. Find out all about the work of the Surrey Hills family who work together to protect, enhance and raise awareness of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Read on>

The finale of CowParade Surrey took place on the evening of Thursday 17 November in the spectacular location of Hampton Court Palace. The magical setting, steeped in history provided a fitting end for the top twenty moos who raised over Read on>

We need your help….. ‘Perspectives’, one of five artworks installed along the Greensand Way in the Surrey Hills as part of the Inspiring Views project needs more words inscribed on the wooden tiles. Please send us your phrases and words inspired by views from the Surrey Hills. Read on>

Poet John Wedgwood Clarke was commissioned as part of the Inspiring Views project to create poetry inspired by the views from the Greensand Way he comments; “‘It’s been a pleasure to discover and explore a landscape that has so powerfully Read on>

Tillingbourne Tales, is an exciting Heritage Lottery funded project that has delved into the history of the Tillingbourne Valley.  Lots has been discovered and on Sunday 16 October you can find out more at a special event aimed at families Read on>

What’s happened to the cows everyone is asking! Fear not they are currently grazing back at the Farm and getting ready for their next big adventure – the CowParade Surrey auction this Thursday 20 October. Read on>

The Surrey Hills Wood Fair proved another fantastic success this year. Despite the wet start on the Saturday, the sun shone on the Birtley Estate in Bramley for most of the two day event and the show received thousands of visitors! Read on>

The inaugural Surrey Hills Challenge charity event on Sunday 25th September was a huge success with over 500 entrants participating in one of four walking and running challenges on the beautiful landscape of the Surrey Hills. Read on>

This summer you may have noticed some rather striking looking sculptures popping up along the Greensand Way. These distinct pieces of art are part of the Inspiring Views project delivered by Surrey Hills Arts. Read on>

The countdown has begun to the very first Surrey Hills Challenge which takes place this Sunday 25 September across the Surrey Hills. The event is a series of running and walking events that will raise funds for the Community Foundation Read on>

The Surrey Hills Wood Fair is now in its 7th year. Taking place within the Birtley Estate in Bramley on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October from 10am – 5pm. Each year the fair gets bigger and better yet retains the traditional charm of a rural day out in the Surrey Hills for all the family. Read on>

The restoration of Thursley National Nature Reserve (NNR’s) historic lowland heathland landscape was celebrated with the launch of a new Dragonfly Nature Trail. Star of the launch was a stunning dragonfly sculpture. Read on>

The AONB Family has worked together to organise a week long programme of events to help people enjoy and be inspired by Britain’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From 17-25th Sep events can be found on www.landscapesforlifeevents.org.uk Read on>

You may have noticed there are less CowParadeSurrey cows around this week – don’t panic, the colourful heifers are simply coming off Parade and heading to the farm for a week of rest before making a grand & final public appearance at the Surrey Hills Festival of Food and Drink on 3 September. Read on>

CowParade Surrey are devastated to report that ‘Cycling Moo Kay’ was stolen from the top of Box Hill overnight! Police are investigating after the life-size cow, painted with Surrey Hills cycling scenes, was unbolted from its plinth and taken some Read on>

Taking place on Saturday 3 September from 10am-5pm, the Surrey Hills Festival of Food & Drink is a celebration of all that Surrey has to offer and it promises to be a fantastic day out in the Surrey Hills for all the family. Read on>

‘Clarabelle’ has been beautifully designed by artist Lauren Terry, she depicts grazing cows in the Surrey countryside and brings with her a message not only of art and fun but also more seriously of the importance of farming in tough economic times. Read on>

This beautiful heifer was lovingly created by professional artist Stacey Allan and a group of young people with cancer from the Royal Marsden Hospital. She’s currently grazing on the concourse at London Waterloo station. Read on>

‘Have a Butchers’ is the latest addition to CowParade Surrey. This beautiful moo has been designed with food in mind and is one of a trio of cows sponsored by Waitrose. She was officially unveiled with quite an audience by Councillor Sahran Abeysundara the Haslemere Town Mayor. Read on>

Cows will be making an appearance at Prudential RideLondon, the world-class festival of cycling, over the weekend of 29-31 July. The beautifully designed heifers, which form part of CowParade, the world’s largest public art event, have caught the attention of the RideLondon organisers. Read on>

Meet the Wings & Wheels cow transformed by artist Vikki Gibson into a vibrant design which incorporates aspects of the air & motoring show. Among the iconic images painted on the cow are the RAF Red Arrows, Typhoon, Dunsfold Park 747 & popular cars, trucks & motorbikes. Read on>

A new drive to tackle fly-tipping is underway in Surrey. The county has seen an increase in the amount of waste being illegally dumped in the past year which cost Surrey’s councils nearly £1 million to clear up. Read on>

People of all ages and abilities have been getting inspired creating artworks, poetry and sound in response to Surrey viewpoints. This is a result of the ‘Inspiring Views’ project which has involved five sculptors and designers who have been commissioned to create sculptural benches at viewpoints along the Greensand Way. Read on>

Time to start getting into a stew about it? The latest udderly brilliant installation for CowParade Surrey has been unveiled at Dorking Halls by the Chairman of Mole Valley, Councillor David Mir. Read on>

Flora, the STIHL sponsored cow has joined the parade by making a floral statement at RHS Wisley. Of all the cows unveiled so far she is the most unique as she has been cleverly nestled amongst the flowers in a specially created planter. Read on>

Ermincloud, the Fordway cow has joined the parade. Proceeds generated from Ermincloud at auction will benefit local charity Eikon, who provide vulnerable young people with the support and skills they need to overcome challenges. Read on>

CowParade Surrey officially launched to the public this Bank Holiday Monday at the Surrey County Show. Many had the opportunity to get up close to some of our magnificent moos and find out more about the world’s largest public art event which comes to Surrey this summer. Read on>

The Albury Estate proudly unveiled their entry to CowParade Surrey this week at iconic site, Newlands Corner. The magnificent moo, painted by internationally celebrated watercolour artist Alexander Creswell perfectly represents one of the most famous Surrey Hills views. Read on>

World renowned sculptor, Walter Bailey was showcasing his skills on Gibbet Hill, Hindhead at the weekend. He has been commissioned as part of the Surrey Hills Arts, Inspiring Views project which is opening up hidden views along the Greensand Way. Read on>

CowParade Surrey, the world’s largest public art event officially launches to the public this Bank Holiday Monday 30 May at the Surrey County Show. The cows will be put out to graze and dotted around Surrey from 1 June until the end of August for all to see. Read on>

A rare, tiny and unassuming plant known as Shepherds Cress (Teesdalia nudicaulis) has been discovered on Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey. Similar in appearance to its common relative, Shepherd’s Purse, Shepherd’s Cress is classified as Near Threatened and close to imminent threat of extinction. Read on>

The largest temporary sculpture exhibition in Surrey takes place in the stunning Birtley Estate until 5 June. Over 200 established & up-and-coming sculptors from across the UK are showcasing their work. Read on>

The Surrey Hills Challenge charity event is set to be one of the biggest sporting challenges in Surrey. A series of running and walking events will take in the Surrey Hills on Sunday 25th September 2016. Read on>

On June 1, the Flying Scotsman will pass through the Surrey Hills, offering lucky passengers the opportunity to enjoy stunning views of an area of outstanding natural beauty, while on-board the nation’s favourite locomotive. Read on>

Silent Pool Distillery from Albury was the upstart that upset a centuries old tradition in Austria last week. The one year old company created its first range of Eaux de Vie which bowled over the judges at the World Best Schnapps Awards in Austria. Read on>

The launch of the North Downs Way Google images presents opportunities to businesses along the trail to engage, and work with the North Downs Way National Trail in order to promote their products and services to visitors. Read on>

To help with the ongoing restoration of Farnham Heath, the Surrey Hills Trust Fund, established in partnership with the Community Foundation for Surrey has provided a grant to aid the RSPB with safeguarding the heath from fire damage in the future. Read on>

The North Downs Way is to become the first National Trail in the UK to be fully captured by the Google Trekker. Earlier in the year the intrepid North Downs Way explorers headed out into the great British countryside with the Google Trekker to record a 360 degree panoramic experience of the trail. Read on>

Ten students from Therfield School in Leatherhead had the opportunity this week to experience the Surrey Hills.
The two day programme saw students undertake Forest School Survival Skills.
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Surrey MPs have made a mooo’ve to back the Surrey Hills CowParade – the world’s largest public art event which comes to the county this summer. Read on>

Kings College Guildford has joined forces with Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village and a professional illustrator to reveal ‘Pilgrim’, their entrant for Surrey Hills’ CowParade 2016. Read on>

The Surrey Hills AONB Board have written to the Government to express concerns about the impact of the Housing & Planning Bill on the Surrey Hills. Read on>

The Surrey Hills Mountain Bike Working Group has teamed up with industry giant Specialized Bikes to help maintain mountain bike trails on Leith Hill. Read on>

‘Trusty’ the latest addition to the CowParade herd was unveiled today at Coverwood Farm, the official CowParade HQ. Read on>

Taurus Wines are exceedingly proud to announce that they are the winners of the inaugural Cranleigh & District Business, Innovation & Growth (BIG) Award. Read on>

Artist submissions have been flying in thick and fast for CowParade Surrey and the quality is fantastic. Read on>

Surrey Hills Arts is an exciting new partnership between Surrey Arts, Surrey County Council and Surrey Hills Enterprises. Read on>

Want to find out more about local history? Listen to local historian Professor Alan Crocker talk about the Mills of the Tillingbourne Valley Read on>

The world’s largest public art event is coming to Surrey from May to August 2016. The idea of CowParade is that individuals, companies and schools sponsor a life-size cow and either decorate it themselves, or bring in an artist to do it. Read on>

MPs are to vote today on whether to allow fracking under protected landscapes amid calls for stronger safeguards. Read on>

Surrey Hills Enterprises is calling on the support of businesses to take part in CowParade 2016 – the world’s biggest public arts event to raise money for conservation and education projects in the Surrey Hills. Read on>

The Surrey Hills Challenge is set to be one of the biggest sporting challenges in Surrey next year with a series of running and walking events in the Surrey Hills on 25th September 2016. Read on>

The Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Mike Band had the pleasure of meeting Mirror Moo, the Surrey Hills Cow at Coverwood Farm the official ‘Cow Parade HQ’ last week. Read on>

Silent Pool Distillery has created a special gin to celebrate the 21st birthday of international transport provider Eurostar. Toujours 21 is the result of a creative partnership between business premier culinary director Raymond Blanc OBE and the artisan distillery next Read on>

The National Association for AONBs (NAAONB) and National Parks England (NPE) signed an Accord last week which builds on and strengthens the significant joint working and collaboration that already exists at national and local level. Read on>

Members of the Surrey Hills Partnership were treated to a special unveiling of the Surrey Hills Cow at Coverwood Farm the official ‘Cow Parade HQ’ this week. Read on>

Tillingbourne Tales, an exciting project that will reveal and celebrate the industrial heritage of the Tillingbourne Valley is looking for volunteers to get involved with research and recording. Read on>

Leading National Hunt jockeys Richard Johnson and Sam Twiston-Davies helped launch Surrey Hills CowParade 2016 at Sandown Park on Sunday 8 November. Read on>

The last of the unsightly metal power pylons, which have towered over Thursley National Nature Reserve (NNR) since the 1960’s, has been removed, restoring the stunning scenic views across this Surrey reserve. Read on>

Come and find out about Tillingbourne Tales, an exciting new Heritage Lottery funded project working with local communities to rediscover the Tillingbourne Valley’s unique heritage. Read on>

Surrey Hills Society members enjoyed a great day out on the new Route 32 Compass bus service which winds its way through the Surrey Hills. Read on>

A group of 7 boys from  St John the Baptist school in Woking have been announced as the winners of the #surreyhillsselfiecompetition.  Their selfie, taken whilst out on their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition in the Surrey Hills Area of Read on>

We are actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers who wish to be a part of recording and preserving the Tillingbourne’s fascinating history and heritage. Read on>

The Surrey Hills Wood Fair proved another fantastic success this year. The sun shone on the Birtley Estate in Bramley for the two day event and the show hit record numbers! Over 6500 people attended over the Saturday and Sunday Read on>

The Surrey Hills Wood Fair takes place this weekend, 3 & 4 October, on the Birtley Estate, Bramley (GU5 0LE). Listen to the podcast and find out what’s happening over the 2 day event… Read on>

The newly re-launched Emlyn Restaurant, at the foot of iconic site, Box Hill was the perfect setting for an evening to showcase and sample Surrey Hills produce at a Surrey Hills Enterprises networking evening last week. Read on>

Have you seen the Surrey Hills logo on buses going through the Surrey Hills? It’s part of a new collaboration with Compass Travel. Read on>

Join the Mayor of Waverley on his walk along the Greensand Way and help raise funds for the Surrey Hills Trust Fund. Read on>

For the second year running, Clandon Wood Surrey Hills Natural Burial Reserve (‘Clandon Wood’) has been voted the ‘Best Natural Burial Ground in the UK ’ by the Association of Natural Burial Grounds (‘ANBG’) Peoples’ Award run by the Natural Read on>

A project co-ordinator has now been recruited to lead on an exciting new project which will reveal and celebrate the industrial heritage of the Tillingbourne Valley. Read on>