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Nestled in the Low Weald just south of Dorking, Capel is a village defined by its linear layout along the old Roman road, Stane Street. It sits within a landscape of heavy clay soil and ancient woodland, with the prominent silhouette of Leith Hill rising to the west. Historically, the village grew around the 13th-century church of St John the Baptist - the 'chapel' that gives the settlement its name - and it retains a strong sense of continuity through its many timber-framed buildings and the local primary school. While the bypass now diverts the heavy traffic of the A24, the village remains well-connected, with Ockley station nearby providing a direct rail link to London Victoria. It is a practical location for those who appreciate a rural setting that hasn't lost its village essentials, including a traditional pub, a local shop, and a long-standing horticultural society that hosts one of the oldest village shows in the county.