Surrey Hills National Landscape

Surrey Hills National Landscape, one of the UK’s most iconic protected landscapes, spans chalk downs, greensand ridges, woodlands and commons, delivering rich natural capital in carbon storage, habitat diversity, wood pasture, and recreation.

With high connectivity to urban markets, it’s ideal for investments in nature recovery, green infrastructure and sustainable rural enterprise.  

Open the drop-down box for a quick overview of the assets and opportunities in Surrey Hills National Landscape: 

Welcome to Surrey Hills National Landscape 

Designated in 1958 and now among the 46 National Landscapes, Surrey Hills covers 422 km² of chalk, greensand and woodland countryside across Surrey. 

Here, rolling chalk downs and beech-wooded combes contrast with the deeply wooded greensand ridge, extensive commons and a patchwork of pasture, hedged fields and ancient woodland. The area is rich in heritage settlements, historic parks and scenic trails, including the North Downs Way and Greensand Way. 

For businesses, Surrey Hills presents opportunities in woodland and heathland restoration, carbon sequestration projects, regenerative farming, nature-based recreation and ecosystem services that support health, climate resilience and rural economies while delivering measurable sustainability outcomes. 

Natural capital assets and opportunities  

Here are the key project strands open to corporate backing, each delivering measurable impact and tailored to your goals: 

• Ancient woodlands and greensand heath: carbon storage, rare species habitat. 
• Chalk grasslands and downs: biodiversity, pollination, soil health. 
• Hedged farmland and pasture: sustainable agriculture, rural economy support. 
• Commons and open space: recreation, wellbeing, cultural heritage. 
• Trails & access networks: sustainable tourism, community engagement.