Lower Wood

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Lower Wood

Horses south of Little Burgate Farm Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Lower Wood is a tranquil and picturesque woodland area located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, Lower Wood is part of the wider Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Covering an area of approximately 250 hectares, Lower Wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a rich and varied habitat for numerous species of plants and animals. The woodland is carefully managed to preserve its natural beauty and ecological importance, with designated paths and trails allowing visitors to explore and enjoy the area while minimizing disruption to the wildlife.

Lower Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and birdwatchers. The varied terrain provides an opportunity for leisurely strolls, and several well-marked walking trails guide visitors through the woodland. The area is home to a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, making it a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Lower Wood also has historical significance. The remnants of ancient settlements and historic structures can be found within the woodland, offering a glimpse into the area's past.

Overall, Lower Wood in Surrey is a captivating and ecologically important woodland area, boasting stunning landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and a rich history. It provides a peaceful and immersive experience for those seeking to connect with nature and explore the natural wonders of Surrey.

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Lower Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.122057/-0.60168268 or Grid Reference SU9736. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Horses south of Little Burgate Farm

Ian Cunliffe

Digger in yard, Field Place Farm

It is making good the site of a former farm building.

Robin Webster

Field west of Hook House Lane

Robin Webster

Fields west of Hook House Lane with water trough

The nearer posts seem to have insulators but no electric fence wires.

Robin Webster

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

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