Surrey-a home county base on London's doorstep. Surrey combines closeness to the UK's capital with stunning countryside. It is one of the most densely populated parts of the UK, yet nearly a quarter of it is covered in woodland, and it is also known for its heathland and golf courses.urrey has many routes into London, with Guildford, Redhill and Woking the main commuter towns. It lies on both the south western and Brighton mainlines. For air travel, London's biggest airports, Gatwick and Heathrow, are both close at hand. Three major motorways pass through the county: the M25, M3 and M23.