Pay-and-Display Parking for Box Hill Hiking Trails
Box Hill Hiking Car Park is a rural, surface-level facility serving hikers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts visiting Box Hill and Colley Hill. The lot offers 180 gravel-surfaced bays, including ten accessible spaces located near the pedestrian entrance to Swiss Cottage visitor center. Operating 7 am 8 pm daily, parking is pay-and-display; machines accept coins and contactless payments, with a flat daily tariff and no evening or weekend discounts. CCTV cameras monitor the entrance and pay station during operating hours. LED bollard lighting lines pedestrian pathways to ensure safe access after dusk. A well-marked footpath leads directly to Box Hills extensive hiking trails, viewpoints, and National Trust information center within a two-minute walk. Local bus stops on Zig Zag Road provide limited services to Dorking and Gatwick Airport. EV charging is not available on-site; the nearest rapid charging station is at Reigate Station Car Park a ten-minute drive away. Covered cycle racks accommodating twenty bicycles are provided to encourage sustainable travel. Seasonal leaf clearance ensures paths remain safe and accessible.