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Tillingbourne Waterfall

Waterfall

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Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Farmland

Walking, Photography, Wildlife Watching

Year round

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Tillingbourne Waterfall is a small cascade on a stream running down through wooded ground below Leith Hill, in the Surrey Hills near the hamlet of Friday Street, a few miles from Dorking. The water drops in a modest fall in a quiet, shady ravine, sometimes called the tallest waterfall in Surrey, tho...

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7 day, 3 overnight

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Tillingbourne Waterfall?
Surrey hills shelter this hidden water feature, which sits quietly on the historic Wotton Estate near the northern slopes of Leith Hill. Walkers usually discover the cascading torrent while exploring the surrounding deep valley paths.

What type of place is Tillingbourne Waterfall?
Tillingbourne Waterfall is an 18th-century artificial cascade on a private estate in the Surrey countryside.

When is the best time to visit Tillingbourne Waterfall?
Crisp autumn afternoons provide the finest conditions when golden beech leaves beautifully frame the old stone masonry. Heavy downpours quickly make the muddy woodland paths slick, so choosing a drier season ensures a safer trek.

What can you do at Tillingbourne Waterfall?
Amateurs can capture great photographs from the public bridleway that runs alongside the estate boundary. Everyone enjoys listening to the heavy water roar echoing through the trees before walking further up toward Leith Tower.

How long should I spend at Tillingbourne Waterfall?
Allowing roughly half an hour gives you plenty of time to admire the multi-tiered structure from the path. Serious hikers often integrate the stop into a much longer loop across the wider Surrey Hills area.

Where do I park at Tillingbourne Waterfall?
Leaving your vehicle is straightforward as space exists for ten cars near the site, providing seven day and three overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Tillingbourne Waterfall?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Tillingbourne Waterfall, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Tillingbourne Waterfall?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Tillingbourne Waterfall, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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