The Telegraph rates Surrey as UK’s most peaceful home county

Surrey was named by The Telegraph as the UK’s third best overall Home County, with data compiled across 40 categories from the number of Blue Flag Beaches to its pubs and walking spots.

But one of Surrey’s best performing qualities was its peace and tranquillity, in which it was rated the best in the category of Peace and Quiet.

One of Surrey’s best performing qualities was its peace and tranquillity. (Image: Archant)

Surrey with its leafy villages was ranked well across a number of categories, coming in fourth with natural wonders like Box Hill and High Weald, with 22.4 per cent of the area claimed by woodland.

The Telegraph described Surrey in their article as a place with “charming villages and beautiful countryside”, whilst still being within close proximity of London.

Surrey’s best rated pub was named as the Crown Inn in Chiddingfold, which is famously known as one of England’s oldest licensed public houses, dating back to the 14th century.

The Crown Inn in Chiddingfold is famously known as one of England’s oldest licensed public houses, dating back to the 14th century. (Image: The Crown Chiddingfold)

And if it’s fine dining you're after, Great Fosters in Egham created by Alex Payne was mentioned as being worth a visit.

Surrey has some of the UK’s best views and The Telegraph crowned this leafy county’s best view as the top of Box Hill by Salomons Memorial, which captured the imagination of Austen herself.

If you fancy a spot of walking, Newlands Corner’s two-mile walk takes you on a tour of the North Downs, passing Albury Estate and Church of St Martha on the Hill.