Horleyland Wood

Wood, Forest in Surrey Crawley

England

Horleyland Wood

M23 Junction 9 - Gatwick Airport Spur Road, West Sussex Viewed from a bridleway bridge just to the south, looking N. — M23 Junction 9 - Gatwick Airport Spur Road, West Sussex Credit: Pete Chapman

Horleyland Wood, located in Surrey, England, is a captivating forest that stretches over an area of approximately 50 hectares. This ancient woodland is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife admirers alike. The wood is located just south of the town of Horley, bordering the counties of Surrey and West Sussex.

The woodland predominantly consists of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, silver birch, and Scots pine. These majestic trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a wide variety of plant species. Bluebells, wood anemones, and wild garlic carpet the forest floor during the spring, creating a vibrant burst of color.

Horleyland Wood is home to an array of wildlife species, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature photographers. Visitors may spot species such as great spotted woodpeckers, tawny owls, and nuthatches among the branches. The wood also supports a healthy population of mammals, including deer, foxes, badgers, and squirrels.

The wood is crisscrossed by several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their leisure. These paths wind through the forest, offering glimpses of picturesque ponds and tranquil clearings. The wood is also part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, further highlighting its significance and allure.

Horleyland Wood is a cherished natural treasure, providing a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its rich biodiversity and tranquil atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in nature.

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Horleyland Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.149281/-0.15732454 or Grid Reference TQ2840. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M23 Junction 9 - Gatwick Airport Spur Road, West Sussex

Viewed from a bridleway bridge just to the south, looking N.

Pete Chapman

The Shipley Bridge Pub, Shipley Bridge, Surrey

A country pub with a large pub garden. View taken from E looking W. Popular on this Friday lunchtime.

Pete Chapman

Motorway Bridge of B2037 over M23, Shipley Bridge, Surrey

View taken from Bridleway bridge to the N, looking S. The Shipley Bridge Pub is very close to this bridge.

Pete Chapman

Telephone Mast near M23 Junction 9, Near Burstow, Surrey.

This is situated in a field just N of a bridleway leading to Burstow. View taken looking N from the bridleway.

Pete Chapman

Boundary meeting point

The far side of this balancing pond, at the foot of the M23 Gatwick Spur (the crash barriers of which can be seen across the middle of the photo), is the meeting point of Tandridge District and Reigate and Banstead District (both in Surrey) and West Sussex. The motorway is in West Sussex, most of the foreground is in Reigate and Banstead and a thin sliver of land at the base of the embankment, running from the left hand side of the photo to a point in the centre, is in Tandridge. Older maps show the Surrey/West Sussex border running south from this point, which subsequently got shifted to the main M23. But the district boundaries appear to have remained unchanged, which would seem to explain the thin triangle of Tandridge shown on the map. Viewed on a very gloomy Sunday morning.

Ian Capper

Footpath junction

Ahead is to Peeks Brook Lane, behind is to Gatwick Airport, to the left is to Horley.

Ian Capper

Peeks Brook Lane

Running under the M23 Gatwick Spur.

Ian Capper

Joining the M23 Gatwick spur road from the Northbound M23

Front seat passenger's view

Geoff Dent

Access to Gatwick Airport from M23

Junction 9.

Stanley Howe

Police Parking?

A not totally clear road sign for foreign visitors to Britain approaching their departure airport!

Stanley Howe

M23 Motorway

Martyn Davies

Fly tipping on Church Lane

Although a public bridleway, this part of the lane is vehicular access to several houses and commercial premises over the M23 bridge ahead. Composed largely of old brick rubble, this is not the sort of thing to run into when coming over the hump in the dark.

Robin Webster

Airborne above the M23

We have just taken off from Gatwick airport in the less usual easterly direction. This was the day before most European airspace was closed for six days due to an ash cloud caused by a volcanic eruption in Iceland. In the foreground we can see the minor road at Worth crossing the M23 and in the distance junction 10, which is in TQ3038

Graham Horn

The Shipley Bridge Inn, Shipley Bridge, Surrey

Ruth Sharville

Gatwick Beehive

Original 1930s Circular Airport Terminal. The airport was re-built approximately 1/2 mile to the north in the 1950s. The "Beehive" is now used as offices

Michael of Crawley

Gatwick Road, Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex

The Manor Royal industrial estate is centred on TQ2738, but also spreads over about a third of this grid square. A feature here is the bridge over the main road linking two buildings belonging to the same organisation. The road building works are connected with the installation of the "Fastway" guided bus network throughout Crawley.

Pete Chapman