North Wood

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

North Wood

Downs Link, Rudgwick A view of the Downs Link path at Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. The bridge in this photo carries a road across the former railway line. — Downs Link, Rudgwick Credit: Malc McDonald

North Wood is a small village located in the district of Surrey, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, it is nestled within the picturesque Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Known for its abundant woodlands and charming rural setting, North Wood attracts nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The village is home to a close-knit community, characterized by a strong sense of community spirit. Residents enjoy a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of urban areas. The area is known for its low crime rates and high quality of life, making it an attractive place to live for families and retirees.

North Wood is surrounded by vast expanses of woodlands and forests, offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. Popular spots include North Wood Forest, which boasts ancient oak trees and a diverse array of flora and fauna. The forest also has designated walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace.

In terms of amenities, North Wood has a small but well-stocked local shop that provides basic necessities for residents. However, for more extensive shopping and entertainment options, the nearby town of Guildford is easily accessible by car or public transportation.

Overall, North Wood offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle. With its beautiful woodlands, strong sense of community, and proximity to larger towns, it is a highly desirable place to call home.

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Downs Link, Rudgwick A view of the Downs Link path at Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. The bridge in this photo carries a road across the former railway line.

Downs Link, Rudgwick

A view of the Downs Link path at Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. The bridge in this photo carries a road across the former railway line.

Downs Link, Rudgwick A view of the Downs Link path at Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Here, the path passes through the site of Rudgwick station. The station and railway line closed in 1965, and very little trace of the station remains. The block of flats to the right of the path has been built on the site of the station&#039;s goods yard. More information about Rudgwick station, including photographs, can be found on the Disused Stations website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/rudgwick/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/rudgwick/">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>

Downs Link, Rudgwick

A view of the Downs Link path at Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here, the path passes through the site of Rudgwick station. The station and railway line closed in 1965, and very little trace of the station remains. The block of flats to the right of the path has been built on the site of the station's goods yard. More information about Rudgwick station, including photographs, can be found on the Disused Stations website: Link

Houses on Station Road, Rudgwick Houses close to the site of Rudgwick station, which closed in 1965.

Houses on Station Road, Rudgwick

Houses close to the site of Rudgwick station, which closed in 1965.

Site of railway station, Rudgwick near Horsham This was the site of Rudgwick&#039;s railway station, which closed in 1965. Little trace of the station remains, with the site put to new uses. The building to the left of the image is a health centre.

Site of railway station, Rudgwick near Horsham

This was the site of Rudgwick's railway station, which closed in 1965. Little trace of the station remains, with the site put to new uses. The building to the left of the image is a health centre.

The Sidings, Rudgwick The Sidings is a small residential development on the site of the former station goods yard at Rudgwick, in West Sussex.

The Sidings, Rudgwick

The Sidings is a small residential development on the site of the former station goods yard at Rudgwick, in West Sussex.

The Sidings, Rudgwick The Sidings is a small residential development on the site of the former station goods yard at Rudgwick, in West Sussex. The building to the left of the image is a health centre.

The Sidings, Rudgwick

The Sidings is a small residential development on the site of the former station goods yard at Rudgwick, in West Sussex. The building to the left of the image is a health centre.

Downs Link at Rudgwick station site The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Here, the path passes through the site of Rudgwick railway station. More information about Rudgwick station can be found on the Disused Stations website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/rudgwick/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/rudgwick/">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>

Downs Link at Rudgwick station site

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here, the path passes through the site of Rudgwick railway station. More information about Rudgwick station can be found on the Disused Stations website: Link

Bridge over the Downs Link path near Rudgwick A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

The bridge carries a road over the former railway line.

Bridge over the Downs Link path near Rudgwick

A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. The bridge carries a road over the former railway line.

Woodsomes Farm, near Rudgwick Woodsomes Farm in countryside close to the West Sussex/Surrey border.

Woodsomes Farm, near Rudgwick

Woodsomes Farm in countryside close to the West Sussex/Surrey border.

Downs Link, near Rudgwick A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

For most of its length, the path follows the course of a dismantled railway. Between Cranleigh and Rudgwick, however, the railway passed through a tunnel. The path avoids the tunnel, instead climbing over the hill. This view looks downhill towards Rudgwick. A sign warns cyclists of a steep gradient and a blind bend.

Downs Link, near Rudgwick

A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. For most of its length, the path follows the course of a dismantled railway. Between Cranleigh and Rudgwick, however, the railway passed through a tunnel. The path avoids the tunnel, instead climbing over the hill. This view looks downhill towards Rudgwick. A sign warns cyclists of a steep gradient and a blind bend.

Downs Link and Sussex Border Path near Rudgwick A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

For most of its length, the path follows the course of a dismantled railway. Between Cranleigh and Rudgwick, however, the railway passed through a tunnel. The path avoids the tunnel, instead climbing through woodland over a hill. Here, the Downs Link path meets the Sussex Border Path. Both paths take the path ahead for a short distance. This location is also the county boundary between West Sussex and Surrey.

Downs Link and Sussex Border Path near Rudgwick

A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. For most of its length, the path follows the course of a dismantled railway. Between Cranleigh and Rudgwick, however, the railway passed through a tunnel. The path avoids the tunnel, instead climbing through woodland over a hill. Here, the Downs Link path meets the Sussex Border Path. Both paths take the path ahead for a short distance. This location is also the county boundary between West Sussex and Surrey.

Cox Green Road, near Rudgwick Cox Green Road near Rudgwick, on the borders of Surrey and West Sussex. Here, a bridge carries the road over the course of a dismantled railway.

Much of the dismantled railway forms the route of the Downs Link path and route 223 of the National Cycle Network. A short distance south of this location, however, the railway passed through a tunnel. The tunnel is closed, therefore the path and cycle route climb up to the road, crossing the bridge then passing through woodland before rejoining the railway route.

Cox Green Road, near Rudgwick

Cox Green Road near Rudgwick, on the borders of Surrey and West Sussex. Here, a bridge carries the road over the course of a dismantled railway. Much of the dismantled railway forms the route of the Downs Link path and route 223 of the National Cycle Network. A short distance south of this location, however, the railway passed through a tunnel. The tunnel is closed, therefore the path and cycle route climb up to the road, crossing the bridge then passing through woodland before rejoining the railway route.

Downs Link near Rudgwick The Downs Link path descending into a railway cutting where it will pass beneath the bridge visible ahead. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Much of the Downs Link path follows the course of a dismantled railway. The tunnel is closed, therefore the path and cycle route climb through woodland to avoid the tunnel before rejoining the railway route.

Downs Link near Rudgwick

The Downs Link path descending into a railway cutting where it will pass beneath the bridge visible ahead. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Much of the Downs Link path follows the course of a dismantled railway. The tunnel is closed, therefore the path and cycle route climb through woodland to avoid the tunnel before rejoining the railway route.

Baynards station building, near Horsham Baynards station was situated in Surrey countryside close to the Sussex border. The station closed in 1965, along with the railway which passed through it. The building survives, however, and is used as a private house.

The driveway past the station forms part of the route of the Downs Link path, which itself forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

For more information about Baynards station, including photographs taken when it was still operating as a station, see the Disused Stations website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/b/baynards/index.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/b/baynards/index.shtml">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>

Baynards station building, near Horsham

Baynards station was situated in Surrey countryside close to the Sussex border. The station closed in 1965, along with the railway which passed through it. The building survives, however, and is used as a private house. The driveway past the station forms part of the route of the Downs Link path, which itself forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. For more information about Baynards station, including photographs taken when it was still operating as a station, see the Disused Stations website: Link

Downs Link near Cranleigh The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Downs Link near Cranleigh

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Farm track near Cranleigh A track leading to a farm in the Surrey countryside near Cranleigh.

Farm track near Cranleigh

A track leading to a farm in the Surrey countryside near Cranleigh.

Downs Link near Cranleigh The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Downs Link near Cranleigh

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Lawns Road at the junction of Cox Green Road

Lawns Road at the junction of Cox Green Road

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North Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ0835 (Lat: 51.105989, Lng: -0.45872435)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

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Located within 500m of 51.105989,-0.45872435

Tourism: picnic_site

Lat/Long: 51.1053595/-0.4642557

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: RH12 160

Royal Cypher: GR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273

Lat/Long: 51.1041199/-0.4640137

Telephone

Lat/Long: 51.1039656/-0.4641707

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Place: hamlet

Lat/Long: 51.1049536/-0.4647508

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Railway: site

Wikidata: Q4874650

Wikipedia: en:Baynards railway station

Lat/Long: 51.1050698/-0.4634395

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