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Nestled in the valley where the River Mole cuts through the North Downs, Dorking offers a landscape defined by the steep chalk slopes of Box Hill to the north and the wooded expanses of the Surrey Hills to the west. It remains a traditional market town at heart, centered around a wide high street where the landmark St Martin’s spire dominates the skyline and a famous oversized cockerel statue marks the eastern entrance. The town is practical for commuters, served by three railway stations providing direct links to London Victoria, Waterloo, and Reading, while the proximity to the M25 and Gatwick makes it a useful base for travel. There is a deep-rooted history here, from the Pilgrim’s Way that passes nearby to the timber-framed buildings that house the town’s long-standing antique trade in West Street. While the terrain can be challenging for those on foot or bike, the immediate access to the Deepdene Trail and the Denbies wine estate provides a sense of open space that is rare for a town so well-connected to the capital.