Threecorner Grove

Wood, Forest in Surrey

England

Threecorner Grove

The Bull Inn, Chelsham Common, CR6 South aspect, with cricket pitch in foreground. — The Bull Inn, Chelsham Common, CR6 Credit: Philip Talmage

Threecorner Grove, located in Surrey, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. Situated in the heart of Surrey's countryside, this enchanting forest offers visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Threecorner Grove is characterized by its dense and diverse tree population. The forest is predominantly composed of oak, beech, and birch trees, which create a lush and green canopy overhead. Walking through the grove, visitors can immerse themselves in the soothing sounds of nature, with the rustling of leaves and the occasional chirping of birds.

The woodland is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the area at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, leading to hidden clearings and secluded picnic spots. Additionally, the grove is home to a small stream, meandering its way through the trees, adding to the overall charm of the location.

Threecorner Grove is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The forest's diverse ecosystem attracts a variety of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers seeking to spot rare and unique feathered creatures.

In conclusion, Threecorner Grove in Surrey is a stunning woodland area that promises a peaceful and immersive experience in the heart of nature. Whether you're looking for a quiet stroll or an adventurous hike, this forest offers something for everyone, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers in Surrey.

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Threecorner Grove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.332596/-0.013464799 or Grid Reference TQ3861. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Bull Inn, Chelsham Common, CR6

South aspect, with cricket pitch in foreground.

Philip Talmage

Farm gate

Some fields, intersected by a road which follows the course of an old Roman Road. The path of the roman road can be seen just behind the gate.

Hywel Williams

St Leonard, Chelsham, Surrey - Wall monument

John Salmon

Holt Wood, Chelsham (2)

Plenty of oaks in this woodland.

Stephen Richards

Holt Wood, Chelsham (3)

Three curious bits of equipment. The middle one appears to be holding up the tree, but that could be an illusion. Fellow Geographer 4wd has suggested that the contraption on the left might be a (fence) stake driver or a hydraulic powered log-splitter, and the red one a log splitter.

Stephen Richards

Oak, Chelsham

Splendidly intricate and convoluted branches of one of many oaks in Holt Wood.

Stephen Richards

Former water tower, Chelsham

All that remains of the former Warlingham Park Hospital, a psychiatric hospital which closed in 1999. A free-standing Venetian-style campanile of polychromatic brick designed by G.H. Oatley and W.S. Skinner. Grade II listed. The rest of the site is now an upmarket, gated housing estate of no architectural interest.

Stephen Richards

Fields near Chelsham

A number of shaws, or small woods, on either side of the small valley.

Stephen Richards

Scotshall Lane, Chelsham

Lined with large broadleaved trees - beeches and limes among others.

Stephen Richards

Railpit Lane, Fickleshole

A byway which I'm sure these days sees only human, canine or equine feet.

Stephen Richards

Footpath 501 towards Chelsham church

This short path has rather unusual direction signs - large blue-backed arrows more usually seen on one-way roads. One is just visible at the track corner where the path goes left across a field, but the vehicle track goes right.

Robin Webster

Fairchildes Lane, near Warlingham

Fairchildes Lane is a minor road on the North Downs.

Malc McDonald

Fairchildes Lane

It is a little confusing as to what this road is called as the same map shows both Fairchildes Lane or Fairchildes Road depending on whether you zoom in or not. This is close to Honeyoak Wood and is looking in the direction of Fickleshole.

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Fairchildes Lane

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Byway alongside Honeyoak Wood

This leads from Fairchildes Lane and when it emerges from Honeyoak Wood it becomes a track called Railpit Lane.

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The Vanguard Way approaching Farleigh Church

Ian Nairn in 'The Buildings of England: Surrey' says of Farleigh - "Tiny hamlet on the North Downs, quite unspoilt - almost the most rural in Surrey. This extraordinary place is four miles from the centre of Croydon, eleven from the Isle of Dogs, and almost within sight of some of the worst sprawl in the country at New Addington." St Mary's Church is "as surprising a survival for Surrey as the village: Simple village-Norman, fairly gently restored, with new chancel arch and simple new bell-turret. All stuccoed, and not a window later than 1250. Nave and chancel c.1100." Basil Cracknell in 'A Portrait of Surrey' writes about Farleigh - "My favourite oasis is Farleigh, with its tiny Norman church of St Mary's, damaged badly by fire in 1964 but still standing, as it has stood for 850 years, the smallest and one of the oldest churches in Surrey." Farleigh resisted its incorporation into Greater London in the 1960s so fiercely that it won its case and stayed in Surrey. "The essence of Farleigh's claim was that it was not an oasis at all, since it did not lie within the desert but belonged to the green country beyond it. Farleigh they said was rural in character, had been rural for all its recorded history, and wanted to stay that way - and they won their case." St Mary's Church is just beyond the trees in the centre with the church car park on this side of the trees - see Link

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Farleigh Church seen from Greatpark Wood

Ian Nairn in 'The Buildings of England: Surrey' says of Farleigh - "Tiny hamlet on the North Downs, quite unspoilt - almost the most rural in Surrey. This extraordinary place is four miles from the centre of Croydon, eleven from the Isle of Dogs, and almost within sight of some of the worst sprawl in the country at New Addington." St Mary's Church is "as surprising a survival for Surrey as the village: Simple village-Norman, fairly gently restored, with new chancel arch and simple new bell-turret. All stuccoed, and not a window later than 1250. Nave and chancel c.1100." Basil Cracknell in 'A Portrait of Surrey' writes about Farleigh - "My favourite oasis is Farleigh, with its tiny Norman church of St Mary's, damaged badly by fire in 1964 but still standing, as it has stood for 850 years, the smallest and one of the oldest churches in Surrey." Farleigh resisted its incorporation into Greater London in the 1960s so fiercely that it won its case and stayed in Surrey. "The essence of Farleigh's claim was that it was not an oasis at all, since it did not lie within the desert but belonged to the green country beyond it. Farleigh they said was rural in character, had been rural for all its recorded history, and wanted to stay that way - and they won their case." St Mary's Church can just be seen above the trees in the centre with the church car park on this side of the trees beyond the horses - see Link The Vanguard Way is just the other side of the fence on the left - see Link

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