Black Hanger

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Black Hanger

The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes Credit: Alex McGregor

Black Hanger, Surrey is a picturesque woodland area located in the southeastern county of England. Situated within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this woodland expanse spans across an area of approximately 200 acres. Its name is derived from the presence of a prominent black wooden hanger, which is a steep hillside covered in dense forestation.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees create a dense canopy, providing a habitat for various wildlife species. Visitors often encounter a plethora of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and jays, while small mammals like squirrels and rabbits can also be spotted.

Black Hanger offers a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts, with several walking trails winding through its serene surroundings. These trails cater to different levels of difficulty, making it accessible for both casual strollers and avid hikers. The woodlands also provide a tranquil setting for picnics and relaxation, with designated areas equipped with benches and picnic tables.

Due to its location within the Surrey Hills, Black Hanger offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. On clear days, visitors can enjoy panoramic vistas of rolling hills, verdant valleys, and picturesque villages in the distance.

Overall, Black Hanger, Surrey is a natural haven that offers a scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Its wooded landscapes, diverse wildlife, and tranquil ambience make it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Black Hanger Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.132883/-0.71040721 or Grid Reference SU9037. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes
St Michael & All Angels Church Grade I listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260876" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260876">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Michael & All Angels Church
Grade I listed building - LinkExternal link
Farmland, Thursley The crop has been harvested.
Farmland, Thursley
The crop has been harvested.
Old petrol pumps, Thursley On the old A3, before it was upgraded to dual carriageway. No longer used but still surviving, and repainted since 2012.
Old petrol pumps, Thursley
On the old A3, before it was upgraded to dual carriageway. No longer used but still surviving, and repainted since 2012.
Thursley - The Street Old red brick cottages line the village's former main street, now a quiet lane.
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Thursley - The Street
Old red brick cottages line the village's former main street, now a quiet lane. LinkExternal link
Thursley - St Michael's Church Parts of St Michael and All Angels date back to Saxon times but much of the fabric is now Victorian.
Note the cross carries a black drape - mourning for Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
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Thursley - St Michael's Church
Parts of St Michael and All Angels date back to Saxon times but much of the fabric is now Victorian. Note the cross carries a black drape - mourning for Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). LinkExternal link
Thursley - Font Original font of Bargate stone inside St Michael and All Angels Church which has Saxon roots.
Thursley - Font
Original font of Bargate stone inside St Michael and All Angels Church which has Saxon roots.
Thursley - Royal Arms Board with royal coat of arms dated 1783, realm of King George III, within the historic parish church.
Thursley - Royal Arms
Board with royal coat of arms dated 1783, realm of King George III, within the historic parish church.
Thursley - Sunset Cottage Timber-framed 16th century cottage with a distinctively large sloping roof on The Street.
Thursley - Sunset Cottage
Timber-framed 16th century cottage with a distinctively large sloping roof on The Street.
Daffodils in Thursley Churchyard
Daffodils in Thursley Churchyard
Flush bracket S1535 On the trig point on Gibbet Hill (272m). See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6696717">SU8935 : Gibbet Hill</a>.
Flush bracket S1535
On the trig point on Gibbet Hill (272m). See SU8935 : Gibbet Hill.
Valley at Highcomb Looking across the valley, north of the Devil's Punch Bowl.
Valley at Highcomb
Looking across the valley, north of the Devil's Punch Bowl.
Pitlands Farm Grade II listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240826" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240826">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Pitlands Farm
Grade II listed building - LinkExternal link
Upper Highfield Farm House Grade II listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240875" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240875">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upper Highfield Farm House
Grade II listed building - LinkExternal link
Celtic cross Celtic cross on the summit of Gibbet Hill, erected in 1851 by Sir William Erle near the site of the gallows which were used to hang three sailors who in 1786  had murdered another while he was on his way to Portsmouth.  Grade II listed  - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260847" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260847">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Celtic cross
Celtic cross on the summit of Gibbet Hill, erected in 1851 by Sir William Erle near the site of the gallows which were used to hang three sailors who in 1786 had murdered another while he was on his way to Portsmouth. Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link.
Gibbet Hill Trig point on the summit of Gibbet Hill, with the North Downs in the centre background and Leith Hill to their right.  Although not apparent in this photo, very clear conditions on this occasion meant that the City of London skyscrapers could be seen through the Wey Gap, left of centre, a distance of almost 40 miles.
Gibbet Hill
Trig point on the summit of Gibbet Hill, with the North Downs in the centre background and Leith Hill to their right. Although not apparent in this photo, very clear conditions on this occasion meant that the City of London skyscrapers could be seen through the Wey Gap, left of centre, a distance of almost 40 miles.
Byway, Devil's Punchbowl Byway above the Devil's Punch Bowl, giving an alternative route for traffic prohibited from using the A3 Hindhead Tunnel.
Byway, Devil's Punchbowl
Byway above the Devil's Punch Bowl, giving an alternative route for traffic prohibited from using the A3 Hindhead Tunnel.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl
Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
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Black Hanger is located at Grid Ref: SU9037 (Lat: 51.132883, Lng: -0.71040721)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

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