Beech Wood

Wood, Forest in Surrey Runnymede

England

Beech Wood

M3 Motorway, Longcross Towards London - from the bridge on Longcross Road.
M3 Motorway, Longcross Credit: JThomas

Beech Wood is a picturesque forest located in Surrey, England. It covers an area of approximately 100 hectares and is predominantly composed of beech trees, hence its name. The wood is known for its dense canopy of tall, majestic beech trees that provide a beautiful green landscape throughout the year.

The wood is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a peaceful and tranquil environment for walking, hiking, and birdwatching. The forest is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including squirrels, deer, and various bird species.

One of the notable features of Beech Wood is its well-maintained network of walking trails that crisscross through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. These trails offer different levels of difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and more adventurous hikers.

The wood also houses a variety of plant species, such as bluebells and wild garlic, which bloom in the spring, creating a vibrant and colorful atmosphere. In addition to its natural beauty, Beech Wood is also of historical importance, with evidence of human activity dating back to prehistoric times.

Overall, Beech Wood, Surrey offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in a peaceful and idyllic natural setting. Whether it's for a leisurely walk, a family picnic, or simply to appreciate the beauty of nature, Beech Wood is a destination that never fails to impress.

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Beech Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.389037/-0.58253697 or Grid Reference SU9866. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M3 Motorway, Longcross Towards London - from the bridge on Longcross Road.
M3 Motorway, Longcross
Towards London - from the bridge on Longcross Road.
Chertsey Road (B386) approaching roundabout, Longcross
Chertsey Road (B386) approaching roundabout, Longcross
Albury Close, Longcross
Albury Close, Longcross
Longcross Road (B386) Towards Addlestone.
Longcross Road (B386)
Towards Addlestone.
The Old School Café On Longcross Road (B386).
The Old School Café
On Longcross Road (B386).
Kitsmead Lane Towards Virginia Water.
Kitsmead Lane
Towards Virginia Water.
Longcross Road (B386) Towards Addlestone.
Longcross Road (B386)
Towards Addlestone.
Elizabeth II postbox on Kitsmead Lane Postbox No. KT16 82.
Elizabeth II postbox on Kitsmead Lane
Postbox No. KT16 82.
The Post House on Kitsmead Lane Showing position of Postbox No. KT16 82.
The Post House on Kitsmead Lane
Showing position of Postbox No. KT16 82.
George VI postbox on Albury Close, Longcross Postbox No. KT16 173.
George VI postbox on Albury Close, Longcross
Postbox No. KT16 173.
Longcross station - entrance The facilities at and the service to Longcross have improved somewhat since the station was last Geographed in 2017. This reflects the fact that the adjacent former MoD site is now used by Longcross (film) Studios and that residential development has taken place at Upper Longcross nearby. Although there is still no direct road access the station, it is accessible along a made-up footpath. Despite the Tickets sign on the wall, the Permit to Travel machine was out of order.
Longcross station - entrance
The facilities at and the service to Longcross have improved somewhat since the station was last Geographed in 2017. This reflects the fact that the adjacent former MoD site is now used by Longcross (film) Studios and that residential development has taken place at Upper Longcross nearby. Although there is still no direct road access the station, it is accessible along a made-up footpath. Despite the Tickets sign on the wall, the Permit to Travel machine was out of order.
Longcross station looking west The facilities at and the service to Longcross have improved somewhat since the station was last Geographed in 2017. This reflects the fact that the adjacent former MoD site is now used by Longcross (film) Studios and that residential development has taken place at Upper Longcross nearby. Note that part of the previously spartan waiting room has now been glazed. Although there is still no direct road access the station, it is accessible along a made-up footpath. Despite the Tickets sign on the wall, the Permit to Travel machine was out of order.
Longcross station looking west
The facilities at and the service to Longcross have improved somewhat since the station was last Geographed in 2017. This reflects the fact that the adjacent former MoD site is now used by Longcross (film) Studios and that residential development has taken place at Upper Longcross nearby. Note that part of the previously spartan waiting room has now been glazed. Although there is still no direct road access the station, it is accessible along a made-up footpath. Despite the Tickets sign on the wall, the Permit to Travel machine was out of order.
Longcross Studios Gate 2, Burma Road
Longcross Studios Gate 2, Burma Road
Entrance to Crest Longcross Site An entrance to the former military site now in part occupied by Longcross Studios and being developed by Crest Nicholson.
Entrance to Crest Longcross Site
An entrance to the former military site now in part occupied by Longcross Studios and being developed by Crest Nicholson.
Burma Road, Longcross Taken from beside the Gate 2 entrance to Longcross Studios. The area has less of a look of forbidding dereliction than that depicted by earlier Geographs.
Burma Road, Longcross
Taken from beside the Gate 2 entrance to Longcross Studios. The area has less of a look of forbidding dereliction than that depicted by earlier Geographs.
Footpath leading east to Longcross station This path through the woods links Burma Road and Chobham Common to the station and seems to be used mainly by walkers on the common.
Footpath leading east to Longcross station
This path through the woods links Burma Road and Chobham Common to the station and seems to be used mainly by walkers on the common.
Footpath leading east from Longcross station There is no road access to this station. This made-up footpath leads to the Crest Nicholson housing development at Upper Longcross.
Footpath leading east from Longcross station
There is no road access to this station. This made-up footpath leads to the Crest Nicholson housing development at Upper Longcross.
Sign proclaiming Upper Longcross at Longcross station Upper Longcross is a housing development on land adjacent to the former defence establishment at Longcross and is a few minutes walk from the station along a footpath. The area around the station is now more user-friendly in appearance than earlier Geographs suggested.
Sign proclaiming Upper Longcross at Longcross station
Upper Longcross is a housing development on land adjacent to the former defence establishment at Longcross and is a few minutes walk from the station along a footpath. The area around the station is now more user-friendly in appearance than earlier Geographs suggested.
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Beech Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU9866 (Lat: 51.389037, Lng: -0.58253697)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Runnymede

Police Authority: Surrey

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.389037,-0.58253697
Warren Farm
Historic Place: farm
Lat/Long: 51.3919186/-0.5850859
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.3895215/-0.5883115
Barrier: kerb
Lat/Long: 51.3876524/-0.5780509
Give Way
Source: Surrey-Air_Survey
Lat/Long: 51.3870661/-0.5782882
Milestone
Distance: 37.3
Ref: A 37.3
Lat/Long: 51.3866783/-0.5780021
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.3889422/-0.5873524
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