Cranleigh
Settlement in Surrey Waverley
England
Cranleigh
Cranleigh is a charming village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated about 8 miles southeast of Guildford, it has a population of around 12,000 residents. Cranleigh is known for its picturesque surroundings, with the beautiful Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just a stone's throw away.
The village itself boasts a vibrant community and a thriving local economy. It offers a range of amenities, including independent shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, catering to both residents and visitors alike. The vibrant high street is a hub of activity, with regular markets and events taking place throughout the year.
Cranleigh is also home to several historic buildings and landmarks. St. Nicolas Church, dating back to the 11th century, is a notable architectural gem. The village is proud of its rich heritage, which is reflected in its well-preserved buildings and museums.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Cranleigh offers an abundance of recreational activities. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Nearby attractions such as the Cranleigh Arts Centre, the Cranleigh Golf and Country Club, and the beautiful Cranleigh Common further enhance the village's appeal.
Transport links are excellent, with easy access to the A281 and A24 roads. The village is well-served by public transportation, with regular bus services connecting it to neighboring towns and villages. Additionally, the nearby railway stations of Guildford and Horsham provide convenient links to London and other major cities.
In summary, Cranleigh is a delightful village in the heart of Surrey, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, community spirit, and historic charm.
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Cranleigh Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 51.141256/-0.49006 or Grid Reference TQ0539. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Cottages, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh
There is no discernible inscription on the central stone.
Cranleigh church
St. Nicolas's is a grade II*(star) listed building, 12th century, except tower and chancel 14th century, this porch 19th century.
Footpath 267, Cranleigh
From Cranleigh Common to Ewhurst Road. The cemetery is over the hedge on the left.
Footpath 267, Cranleigh
From Cranleigh Common to Ewhurst Road, crossing other roads on the way.
Corner on The Ridgeway, Cranleigh
Footpath 368 Cranleigh, having run along The Ridgeway up to this point, continues straight on as a narrow path to the left of the gate.
Cranleigh Bowling Club: late August 2021
That great bowls exponent Francis Drake is joined this month on the great green in the sky by: August 15th, my first footballing hero, Gerd Muller; August 20th, Peter Corby, inventor of the legendary Trouser Press; 21st, Don Everly, one half of the famous brothers; 24th, Charlie Watts, the most sensible Rolling Stone; and on the 29th Reggae’s Lee "Scratch" Perry
Cranleigh Sports & Social Club: late August 2021
The news here in Cranleigh is that sport is back. Elsewhere: August 4th 2020 Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is given political asylum in Poland after claims her Olympic Committee wanted to repatriate her against her will; August 9th, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases the first part of its Sixth Assessment Report, which concludes that the effects of human-caused climate change are now "widespread, rapid, and intensifying"; 14th, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti, killing more than 2,100 people; 15th to 30th, 2021 the Taliban capture Kabul and the Afghan government surrenders; 30 the USA withdraws its last remaining troops ending 20 years of operations in Afghanistan; August 31st, Dame Sarah Storey equals the all time Paralympic medal haul!
Another dull August day in 2021
Elsewhere, there were record temperatures but here in the UK it was pretty mild. That night Meridian Weather announced the monthly average temperature was 20.6, rainfall 51.6mm, cloud cover 67% and hours of sunshine 136.7. The Met Office summaries for August 2021 and Summer 2021 can be found here Link
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Path to Dapples Lane, Cranleigh
A path leading into a new housing development in Cranleigh, in Surrey. The wooden bridge to the left takes another path across a stream.
Bridge over a stream, Cranleigh
The bridge was built to carry a railway line across a stream on the outskirts of Cranleigh. The railway closed in 1965 and was dismantled, but the Downs Link path now follows the railway alignment, crossing the bridge. Downs Link also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Footpath to Dapples Lane, Cranleigh
A path leading into a new housing development on the outskirts of Cranleigh, in Surrey.
Recreation ground in Cranleigh
A bench seat looking out across a recreation ground in Cranleigh, in Surrey.
Downs Link, Cranleigh
The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
In this view, the path is passing through the town of Cranleigh. The building to the right is a sports pavilion.
Downs Link, Cranleigh
The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Here in Cranleigh a very short section of the route is also an access road to a car park.
Downs Link, Cranleigh
The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Cranleigh is located at Grid Ref: TQ0539 (Lat: 51.141256, Lng: -0.49006)
Administrative County: Surrey
District: Waverley
Police Authority: Surrey
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 51.141256,-0.49006Pub
The Richard Onslow
Addr City: Cranleigh
Addr Housenumber: 113-117
Addr Postcode: GU6 8AU
Addr Street: High Street
Fhrs Id: 161143
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.141533/-0.4900857
Pub
The White Hart
Addr City: Cranleigh
Addr County: Surrey
Addr Postcode: GU6 7AE
Addr Street: Ewhurst Road
Fhrs Id: 766101
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.141361/-0.4831251
Theatre
Cranleigh Arts Centre
Addr City: Cranleigh
Addr County: Surrey
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: GU6 8AS
Addr Street: High Street
Fhrs Id: 816101
Phone: +44 1483 278000
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: And Cinema. Access details from Web page, not yet visit verified: 10 May 2016
Lat/Long: 51.1409051/-0.4857398
Bank
Lloyds Bank
Brand: Lloyds Bank
Brand Wikidata: Q1152847
Brand Wikipedia: en:Lloyds Bank
Lat/Long: 51.1419266/-0.4910198
Sainsbury's
Addr City: Cranleigh
Addr Housenumber: 144-146
Addr Postcode: GU6 8RF
Addr Street: High Street
Alt Name: Sainsbury's Cranleigh Superstore
Brand: Sainsbury's
Brand Wikidata: Q152096
Brand Wikipedia: en:Sainsbury's
Fhrs Id: 221561
Note: FHRS Open Data gives the house number as 144-158.
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00;Su 10:00-16:00
Shop: supermarket
Lat/Long: 51.1415678/-0.4917286
Bus Stop
Wyphurst Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411023A
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Wyphurst Road
Naptan Indicator: Just after
Naptan Landmark: Wyphurst Road
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtgjg
Naptan Street: Glebe Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1448561/-0.4863398
Bus Stop
Parsonage Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411024A
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Parsonage Road
Naptan Indicator: W-bound
Naptan Landmark: Parsonage Road
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtgjt
Naptan Street: Parsonage Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1431704/-0.488496
Bus Stop
Parsonage Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411024B
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Parsonage Road
Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan Landmark: Parsonage Road
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtgjw
Naptan Street: Rowland Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1432439/-0.4879283
Bus Stop
Cranleigh Hospital
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411037A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Cranleigh Hospital
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Cranleigh Hospital
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtgta
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1407805/-0.4858341
Bus Stop
Stocklund Square
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411048A
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Stocklund Square
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Stocklund Square
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtgwm
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.141841/-0.4919408
Bus Stop
50 Pence
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411048C
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: 50 Pence
Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan Landmark: 50 Pence
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtgwp
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1415102/-0.4905457
Bus Stop
High Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411048D
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: High Street
Naptan Indicator: Just after
Naptan Landmark: Rowland Road/High Street
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtgwt
Naptan Street: Rowland Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1422171/-0.490811
Bus Stop
Cranleigh Hospital
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411065A
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Cranleigh Hospital
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Cranleigh Hospital
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtjpd
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1406919/-0.4868891
Bus Stop
Baptist Church
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411505D
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Baptist Church
Naptan Indicator: O/s
Naptan Landmark: Baptist Church
Naptan NaptanCode: surgpgtw
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1431265/-0.4956486
Bank
Barclays
Brand: Barclays
Brand Wikidata: Q245343
Brand Wikipedia: en:Barclays
Lat/Long: 51.1412045/-0.4888584
Smithy - Cranleigh Blacksmiths
Shop: hardware
Lat/Long: 51.140458/-0.483455
Cranleigh Fiotball Club and Playing Fields
Sport: soccer
Lat/Long: 51.1378622/-0.489901
Timothy Pearson Hairdressing
Addr Street: Guildford Road, Cranleigh. Surrey
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 51.142876/-0.494917
Kindergarten
Blossom Nursery
Addr City: Cranleigh
Addr Housenumber: 188
Addr Postcode: GU6 8RL
Addr Street: High Street
Fixme: No longer listed in FHRS Open Data, so may have closed.
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.1422041/-0.4933811
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Diameter: 180
Fire Hydrant Position: lane
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Lat/Long: 51.1407838/-0.4868035
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Lat/Long: 51.1407444/-0.4863836
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Lat/Long: 51.1409668/-0.4886142
Board Type: notice
Description: Town Plan and Shops Map
Information: map
Map Size: city
Map Type: street
Source: P143-0590
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.1419327/-0.4926786
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Lat/Long: 51.141781/-0.4915843
Hart Brown Solicitors
Building: office
Lawyer: solicitor
Office: lawyer
Lat/Long: 51.1420334/-0.4911709
Fuel
Shell
Addr City: Cranleigh
Addr County: Surrey
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Postcode: GU6 8AE
Addr Street: High Street
Brand: Shell
Brand Wikidata: Q110716465
Fhrs Id: 221518
Old Name: Esso
Source: survey
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.1405583/-0.485457
Citizens Advice Bureau
Information: office
Lat/Long: 51.1393704/-0.4883801
Parking
Fee: yes
Motorcycle: designated
Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 51.1402263/-0.4878064
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.1402355/-0.4879161
Recycling
Recycling containers
Addr City: Cranleigh
Addr Postcode: GU6 8AF
Addr Street: Village Way
Recycling Cans: yes
Recycling Cardboard: yes
Recycling Cartons: yes
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Foil: yes
Recycling Glass: yes
Recycling Paper: yes
Recycling Plastic Bottles: yes
Recycling Plastic Packaging: yes
Recycling Small Appliances: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 51.1401112/-0.4868662
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 18:00; Sa 12:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GU6 140
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.1411161/-0.4886188
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 11:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GU6 265
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.1426545/-0.4941832
Pharmacy
Cranleigh Pharmacy
Dispensing: yes
Healthcare: pharmacy
Lat/Long: 51.1414324/-0.4908915
The Co-operative Food
Addr City: Cranleigh
Addr Postcode: GU6 8AF
Addr Street: Village Way
Brand: The Co-operative Food
Brand Wikidata: Q107617274
Fhrs Id: 221489
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Operator: The Co-operative Group
Operator Wikidata: Q117202
Shop: supermarket
Lat/Long: 51.1403904/-0.488578
Betfred
Brand: Betfred
Brand Wikidata: Q4897425
Fixme: Check on ground
Shop: bookmaker
Lat/Long: 51.1413639/-0.490694
Bank
Nationwide
Cranleigh
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q5182206
Wikipedia: en:Cranleigh railway station
Lat/Long: 51.1412463/-0.4922363
Restaurant
PizzaExpress
Fast Food
Village Grill
Addr Housenumber: 252 High Street
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:30
Lat/Long: 51.1429067/-0.4950044
Ice Cream
Moooh Ice Cream
Addr Housenumber: Unit 1, Legion Court
Addr Street: Ewhurst Road
Opening Hours: Tu-Su 12:00-17:00
Lat/Long: 51.1409974/-0.4842157
Amp’s Barbers
Addr Housenumber: 250
Addr Street: High Street
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 51.1428692/-0.4949171
Ano’s Barbers
Addr Housenumber: 250
Addr Street: High Street
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 51.1428599/-0.4949151
Defibrillator
Colour: yellow and green
Defibrillator Location: Outdoor.
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Opening Hours: 24/7
Source: survey
Survey Point: 2022-09-22
Lat/Long: 51.1406106/-0.4866067
Little Manor
Addr City: Cranleigh
Addr Street: High Street
Description: This is the shop at the Shell petrol station.
Shop: yes
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2022-09-22
Lat/Long: 51.1405126/-0.4855299
Superdrug
Cafe
Wild & Green
Lat/Long: 51.1419344/-0.4928385
Charging Station
Note: April 2023: Broken more often than working over the last 18 months. Can't be relied upon.
Operator: GeniePoint
Operator Wikidata: Q111363966
Lat/Long: 51.141827/-0.4937955
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.1422636/-0.4952574
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.1419539/-0.4943341
Bench
Colour: #804000
Material: wood
Seats: 2
Lat/Long: 51.1436019/-0.4960576
Barrier: stile
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Horse: no
Material: wood
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 51.1410052/-0.4919258
Barrier: stile
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Horse: no
Material: wood
Motor Vehicle: no
Stile: squeezer
Lat/Long: 51.1381552/-0.4907543
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Direction: 8
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.1396551/-0.496383
COOK
Addr City: Cranleigh
Addr Housenumber: 120
Addr Postcode: GU6 8AJ
Addr Street: High Street
Brand: Cook
Brand Wikidata: Q113457474
Shop: frozen_food
Lat/Long: 51.1412781/-0.4904151
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.138898/-0.4943982
Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: In loving memory of Peter Simmonds 9.3.41 - 8.4.22 Dear Husband, Dad and Grandpa Forever in our hearts
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.1388919/-0.4943382
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 20
Covered: no
Fee: no
Operator Type: public
Lat/Long: 51.1389678/-0.4942143
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: yellow box, mounted on toilets outside wall
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.1384558/-0.4912604
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 51.1385005/-0.4915281
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 51.1389075/-0.4928732
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 16
Lat/Long: 51.1389923/-0.4931571
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 51.1389852/-0.4935562
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.1386578/-0.4929782
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.1386322/-0.4929789
Bench
Backrest: yes
Direction: 352
Inscription: Take the weight off, rest your weary bones
Enjoy this peaceful space In Memory of Chrissy Matthews 22.08.1956-22.03.2014
You are missed more than words can say But you will live on in our hearts forever
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 51.1389234/-0.4960342
Bench
Backrest: yes
Direction: 50
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.1387878/-0.4951721
Waste Basket
Material: wood
Waste: litter;recycling
Lat/Long: 51.1384016/-0.49395
Waste Basket
Material: wood
Waste: litter;recycling
Lat/Long: 51.1396721/-0.4965249
Bench
Backrest: yes
Direction: 86
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.1395943/-0.4941515
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.1396285/-0.4938371
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.1395165/-0.4937653
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.1395132/-0.4935931
Waste Basket
Material: wood
Waste: litter;recycling
Lat/Long: 51.1395834/-0.4939336
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