Stonehurst Hanger

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Stonehurst Hanger

Toll House, Chiddingfold What looks to be an ex-toll house. The brick fabric looks late for a toll house so may well have served the Petworth Turnpike Trust in its dying years. It would have replaced a Toll House SSE on the North side of the ford/bridge at Northbridge.

Milestone Society National ID: SY.CHI — Toll House, Chiddingfold Credit: Lionel Joseph

Stonehurst Hanger is a picturesque woodland area located in Surrey, England. Covering an expansive area, it is known for its dense and ancient forest that provides a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. The hanger is situated near the village of Shere and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The woodland of Stonehurst Hanger is predominantly composed of oak and beech trees, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The trees tower above, forming a dense canopy that filters sunlight and creates a cool and shaded environment below. This habitat supports a wide range of plant and animal species, including deer, foxes, and various bird species.

Visitors to Stonehurst Hanger can explore the numerous walking trails that wind through the forest, offering breathtaking views and opportunities for wildlife spotting. The hanger is also home to a variety of wildflowers, adding bursts of color to the green landscape during the spring and summer months.

The tranquil atmosphere of Stonehurst Hanger makes it an ideal location for picnics, family outings, and peaceful walks. Many visitors also choose to bring their dogs along to enjoy the open space and fresh air.

Stonehurst Hanger, with its ancient woodland and diverse wildlife, offers a serene and enchanting experience for those seeking to reconnect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Stonehurst Hanger Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.122427/-0.60857324 or Grid Reference SU9736. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Toll House, Chiddingfold

What looks to be an ex-toll house. The brick fabric looks late for a toll house so may well have served the Petworth Turnpike Trust in its dying years. It would have replaced a Toll House SSE on the North side of the ford/bridge at Northbridge. Milestone Society National ID: SY.CHI

Lionel Joseph

Ridgley Road at the junction of Coxcomb Lane

David Howard

Shops on The Green, Chiddingfold

A very small Boots, one of the few large chains who kept their village shops as well.

David Howard

House on The Green, Chiddingfold

David Howard

Phillips of Wormley

David Howard

The Winterton Arms, Chiddingfold

David Howard

Houses on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold

David Howard

A283 at The Winterton Arms

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

N Chadwick

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