Beyond Brighton
Toys Hill and Ide Hill
Octavia Hill’s country
About Toys Hill and Ide Hill
Toys Hill, on the Greensand Ridge, is a Grade I site of national importance for nature conservation. Social reformer Octavia Hill was inspired here to help found the National Trust; a walk links Toys Hill with Ide Hill, where her commemorative bench looks out over the Weald of Kent.
Why it's on our list
- Views over the Weald
- National Trust history
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Toys Hill and Ide Hill before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Toys Hill and Ide Hill are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Airports
- Gatwick Airport13 miCar or taxi 63 min