Mole Valley is a local government district in Surrey, named after the River Mole which flows through it, encompassing the towns of Dorking and Leatherhead along with numerous villages including Fetcham, Bookham, and Westcott within an area of outstanding natural beauty including the North Downs and Surrey Hills AONB. This scenically spectacular district features dramatic chalk downland, ancient woodland, and some of Surrey's most attractive villages. The climate is typical of southeast England with mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and warmer, drier conditions than UK average, with valley locations creating sheltered microclimates. Culturally, Mole Valley maintains strong identity with Dorking's historic market town character (famous for its five-legged Dorking chicken breed), its Georgian and Victorian architecture, and connections to the writer Daniel Defoe. The area preserves important heritage including Box Hill (National Trust's most popular countryside property with spectacular views from the North Downs), Polesden Lacey (Edwardian country house), Denbies Wine Estate (England's largest vineyard), and Leith Hill (highest point in southeast England with its tower). Leatherhead's historic core (including the 12th-century church and Running Horse pub) adds to the district's heritage while the villages feature traditional Surrey character with village greens and cricket pitches. The Mole Gap forms a dramatic valley through the North Downs with the river, railway, and A24 competing for space. Boundary GIS data for Mole Valley District Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, essential for managing this scenically spectacular district, protecting the Surrey Hills AONB, and preserving the character of historic market towns and villages.

📍 Administrative boundary of mole valley local authority district

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