Hurtwood Hostel
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- Rural site in the Surrey Hills, 15 minutes' drive from Dorking
- Surrounded by 4,000 acres of woodland and Hurtwood bike trails
- Restaurant/bar on site; two pubs and village a 20-minute walk away
Hikes through the hills – pretty much a given for a UK youth hostel. But also theme parks, luxury driving experiences and one of the country's finest vineyards? Such are the diverse days out that await for guests at Hurtwood Hostel, a rural retreat in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Those coming along here with outdoorsy activities in mind will be well sorted. The site’s surrounds take in 4,000 acres of woodland; Holmbury Hill, Box Hill and Leith Hill are all popular local spots to stretch the legs, and the 153-mile North Downs Way is four miles away. There are some fab mountain bike trails in the Hurtwood around the site; if you’ve not been able to bring a bike it’s a cinch to hire one in the village or in Dorking.
Not planning to set foot in a hiking boot? No problem – there's plenty more to keep you busy in this part of Surrey. Take a drive of 15 minutes to Dorking for a train to take you to London in an hour or so if you really want a change of scenery.
Food is, of course, vital for any and all of the local activities, so it’s a fine idea to start your day with one of the breakfasts served on site and then put in an order for an evening meal too: supper club is served at 7pm, with last orders taken by 6. There are two excellent pubs in the village of Holmbury St Mary (a 20-minute walk) too, if but your legs won’t get you that far you’ll no doubt be chuffed to hear that there’s a fully-licensed bar on site serving up wines and beers.
Site type
15Open all year
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please be aware that guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol onto the fully-licensed premises. There is a small bar serving a range of beers and wines. Evening meals are on offer from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and must be ordered by 6.30pm. The bar serves beer, wine and soft drinks until 11pm. Breakfast is served from 7.30am to 9am.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Hurtwood Hostel
Radnor Lane
Dorking
Surrey
England
RH5 6NW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.19408°N
0.42091°W
Route directions
Buses run between Guildford and Dorking; the nearest bus stop is Woodhouse Lane. There are no buses on Sundays or bank holidays.
Nearest transport
Coach13.8 km Tesco
16.7 km Woking Railway Station Southside
17.5 km North Terminal Bus Station
Rail3.2 km Gomshall Rail Station
7.1 km Holmwood Rail Station
7.3 km Dorking West Rail Station
Ferry21 km Weybridge Ferry Landing
21.1 km Shepperton Ferry Landing
23 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
Airport17.3 km London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
18.5 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
18.5 km London Gatwick Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
If mountain biking's given you a taste for thrills, get more adrenaline pumping with a day of of rides and rollercoasters at Chessington World of Adventures (half an hour’s drive) or Thorpe Park (40 minutes). Want to be in control? Get behind the wheel of a powerful drive on the test circuit at Mercedes Benz World (35 minutes); there are also plenty of gleaming cars and other exhibits for those too young to reach the pedals.
Hoping for something a bit more countrified? Meet the animals at Bocketts Farm (20 minutes), try out ancient skills at the Rural LIfe Centre (40 minutes) or stroll around the Edwardian estate at Polesden Lacey (25 minutes). Green-fingered types may well also want to check out the displays at the RHS Garden Wisley (half an hour).
A few drinks on your hols? Head to Hogs Back Brewery (half an hour) for a beery tour or Denbies Wine Estate (20 minutes) to venture into the vineyards and sip some of the UK’s top wines.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancing, Beach Green | 42.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Shoreham Beach | 42.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Southwick | 42.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Worthing | 43.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Littlehampton | 44.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Polesden Lacey 7.8 km
Denbies Wine Estate 8.6 km
RHS Garden Wisley 13.8 km
Brooklands Museum 18.1 km
Claremont Landscape Gardens 18.2 km
National Trust
Polesden Lacey 7.7 km
Hatchlands Park 7.8 km
Clandon Park 9.1 km
Box Hill 9.6 km
Shalford Mill 10.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Peaslake - Countryside South of Shere - Peaslake 1.8 km
Peaslake - Hurt Wood - Pitch Hill - Greensand Way - Peaslake 1.8 km
Friday Street, Coldharbour, Leith Hill 2.3 km
WOTTON HOUSE 2.6 km
Shere - Little London - Albury Heath 4.3 km
Local events
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, England 25.5 km
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, England 38.9 km
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, England 42.2 km
- All Points East (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
London, England 46 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Hurtwood Hostel have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hurtwood Hostel dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hurtwood Hostel? If mountain biking's given you a taste for thrills, get more adrenaline pumping with a day of of rides and rollercoasters at Chessington World of Adventures (half an hour’s drive) or Thorpe … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hurtwood Hostel?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.