Parson's Hanger

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Parson's Hanger

Church of St Peter Credit: Alex McGregor

Parson's Hanger is a picturesque woodland located in Surrey, England. Nestled within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers visitors a serene and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Parson's Hanger is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch. The woodland is known for its lush undergrowth of ferns, bluebells, and wild garlic, which create a vibrant and colorful carpet during the spring and summer months. The diverse range of flora and fauna found here makes it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

The woodland is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, providing visitors with ample opportunities for leisurely strolls and peaceful hikes. These pathways lead to various viewpoints and picnic spots, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside. Additionally, the area is home to a number of designated nature trails, providing educational information about the local wildlife and ecosystem.

Parson's Hanger is also a habitat for a variety of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, tawny owls, and various small songbirds among the trees. The woodland's tranquil setting provides an ideal environment for these creatures to thrive.

Overall, Parson's Hanger is a hidden gem within Surrey. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and peaceful ambiance make it a perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of nature.

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Parson's Hanger Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.144719/-0.6244724 or Grid Reference SU9639. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church of St Peter

Alex McGregor

Fields south of Fourteen Acre Copse

Ian Cunliffe

Gate on path east of Court Farm - view to the east

There's a very clear, neat path through the cultivated fields on either side of this gate.

Ian Cunliffe

Shallon - Gaultheria shallon - near Hydon's Ball

I've never seen this plant before. I think I've got the identification right, but I'm happy to be corrected. Shallon is a naturalised native of western North America. A member of the heather family, it grows on acid soils and is regarded as somewhat invasive. It certainly seemed to be dominant here, growing in profusion on either side of the path.

Ian Cunliffe

Phillips of Wormley

David Howard

The White Hart, Witley

David Howard

Brook Road at the junction of Petworth Road

David Howard

Green by Brook Road, Wormley

David Howard

Hydon's Ball

Viewpoint on top of a sandy Surrey hill near Godalming.

Colin Smith

Witley - White Hart

Attractive and historic timber-framed pub on the Petworth Road opposite Witley Church.

Colin Smith

A283, Wormley

The A283 runs 37 miles from Milford near Guildford south to Shoreham-on-Sea across rural Surrey and West Sussex. Link

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King Edward School. Wormley

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A283, northbound

The A283 runs 37 miles from Milford near Guildford south to Shoreham-on-Sea across rural Surrey and West Sussex. Link

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The White Hart

The A283 runs 37 miles from Milford near Guildford south to Shoreham-on-Sea across rural Surrey and West Sussex. Link

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A283, Witley

The A283 runs 37 miles from Milford near Guildford south to Shoreham-on-Sea across rural Surrey and West Sussex. Link

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Hambledon - National Trust cottages

The National Trust were left a number (13 I believe) of cottages in and around the village of Hambledon by local generous benefactors. Most of these cottages are now let out by the Trust on long-term leases and cannot be visited by the public - such as the one on the right in this image. However, one cottage "Oakhurst Cottage" can be viewed by prior arrangement (see Link

) - and this can be seen on the left here - and here SU9637 : Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon

Rob Farrow

Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon

Oakhurst Cottage is, according to our helpful guide, the second smallest National Trust property open to the public. The guided tour certainly doesn't take that long as there are just three rooms downstairs and two up. It is a charming little cottage, thought to date from the C17th, and was lived in with virtually no mod cons until the early 1980s. See the cottage in its setting here SU9637 : Hambledon - National Trust cottages EH Grade II listing: Link

NT visitor info here: Link

Rob Farrow

Oakhurst Cottage - Kitchen / Scullery

Tiny Oakhurst Cottage (National Trust Link

) only has three downstairs room (and only two upstairs). There is the living room, a larder and the room seen here which is the kitchen-cum-scullery. The small metal black door seen swung open behind the outside door on the left is to the large bread oven built into the corner wall of the kitchen and extending out as a projection into the back garden. The (cracked) white structure around a grate to the bread oven's right is the old "copper" where water was boiled in large quantities for e.g. washing clothes. See the cottage (external views) SU9637 : Hambledon - National Trust cottages & SU9637 : Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon EH Grade II listing: Link

NT visitor info here: Link

Rob Farrow

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Parson's Hanger is located at Grid Ref: SU9639 (Lat: 51.144719, Lng: -0.6244724)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey