Surrey borders London to the southwest, containing such towns as Woking, Guildford, Farnham, Leatherhead and Epsom, yet despite the generally developed surroundings, the county contains large areas of natural landscape, including Chobham Common, Hankley Common, the Ash Ranges, and, the largest, the Surrey Hills, protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
 Heathland, valley mires, streams, deciduous trees and conifer plantations; part of the Swinley Forest Rating: ★★★★★ |
 Large area of lowland heath and woodland, plus pools and bogs; many species of wildflowers, birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians Rating: ★★★★★ |
 Ruined keep of a medieval castle, with curtain walls and remains of the gatehouse. Adjoins intact buildings from later development stages Rating: ★★★★★ |
 A site of special scientific interest, with ponds, heath, woodland and alder carr; varied plant and animal life, centred around the riparian areas Rating: ★★★★★ |
 Fragmentary though impressive remains of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded 1128 Rating: ★★★★★ |