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Longlands Shaw

Wood, Forest in Surrey Tandridge

England

Longlands Shaw

Botley Hill Farmhouse Public House A tea-room back in the 80s, but now a pub offering a range of entertainments.
Botley Hill Farmhouse Public House Credit: Richard Mascall

Longlands Shaw, located in Surrey, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Spread over a vast expanse, it offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The woodland is predominantly made up of oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a diverse and lush ecosystem.

The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the area. Longlands Shaw is also home to various wildlife species, including deer, rabbits, foxes, and a variety of bird species. Nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers frequently visit the woodland to observe and appreciate the rich biodiversity it offers.

The forest is crisscrossed with a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. These trails meander through the woodland, leading to hidden glades, small streams, and secluded ponds. The calm and peaceful environment make it an ideal location for leisurely strolls, picnics, or simply finding solace in nature.

Longlands Shaw has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back centuries. The woodland has been used by local communities for various purposes, including timber production and as a hunting ground. Today, it is managed and maintained by local conservation authorities, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty for future generations.

Overall, Longlands Shaw is a captivating woodland in Surrey, offering visitors a chance to reconnect with nature and experience the tranquility of a pristine forest environment.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.296768/0.010750598 or Grid Reference TQ4057. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Botley Hill Farmhouse Public House A tea-room back in the 80s, but now a pub offering a range of entertainments.
Botley Hill Farmhouse Public House
A tea-room back in the 80s, but now a pub offering a range of entertainments.
Radio station and masts by Beech Farm Road, CR6
Radio station and masts by Beech Farm Road, CR6
Beech Farm Road, CR6 Looking south.
Beech Farm Road, CR6
Looking south.
Cheverells Farm Cottages, Croydon Road, Warlingham, CR6
Cheverells Farm Cottages, Croydon Road, Warlingham, CR6
Beddlestead House (former Beddlestead Farm), Chelsham, CR6 A grade II* listed building. The nearby barn is also listed.
Beddlestead House (former Beddlestead Farm), Chelsham, CR6
A grade II* listed building. The nearby barn is also listed.
Pond at Beddlestead House, Beddlestead Lane, Chelsham CR6
Pond at Beddlestead House, Beddlestead Lane, Chelsham CR6
Barn at Beddlestead House, Chelsham, CR6 The barn (on the left) is grade II listed, and the house is grade II*.
Barn at Beddlestead House, Chelsham, CR6
The barn (on the left) is grade II listed, and the house is grade II*.
Beddlestead Lane, Chelsham, CR6 Looking north.
Beddlestead Lane, Chelsham, CR6
Looking north.
Looking northwest from Croydon Road, CR6
Looking northwest from Croydon Road, CR6
Botley Hill junction of B269 and B2024, CR6 Looking west from B2024 Clarks Lane. The B269 goes down Titsey Hill to the left, and, as Croydon Road, northwest towards Warlingham.
Botley Hill junction of B269 and B2024, CR6
Looking west from B2024 Clarks Lane. The B269 goes down Titsey Hill to the left, and, as Croydon Road, northwest towards Warlingham.
View from Beech Farm Road, CR6 Looking west near Beech Farm towards Ashen Shaw.
View from Beech Farm Road, CR6
Looking west near Beech Farm towards Ashen Shaw.
Botley Hill trig point The highest trig point on the North Downs (benchmark at 266.88m), and until recently most references claimed that this also marked the highest point of the whole of the North Downs. However, in practice, this is not the case. Firstly the land seems to rise slightly to the east, and there is another area slightly to the west which also lies above the 265m contour, with the same 267m spot height (although older maps give the latter point a slightly lower height than the trig point when measured in feet). But more significantly, old 1 inch maps show a spot height of 882 feet next to the water tower in the next square over (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/788446">TQ3855 : Woldingham water tower</a>), compared with only 877 feet at the trig point, implying that the true summit point of the North Downs could well be there. This has since been confirmed by surveys. Unfortunately, views to the south at this point are blocked by the woodland of Titsey Plantation, and the nature of the plateau means that the expected view north over London is not available. Behind is one of a number of masts near Botley Hill, this one beside Botley Hill Farm.
Botley Hill trig point
The highest trig point on the North Downs (benchmark at 266.88m), and until recently most references claimed that this also marked the highest point of the whole of the North Downs. However, in practice, this is not the case. Firstly the land seems to rise slightly to the east, and there is another area slightly to the west which also lies above the 265m contour, with the same 267m spot height (although older maps give the latter point a slightly lower height than the trig point when measured in feet). But more significantly, old 1 inch maps show a spot height of 882 feet next to the water tower in the next square over (see TQ3855 : Woldingham water tower), compared with only 877 feet at the trig point, implying that the true summit point of the North Downs could well be there. This has since been confirmed by surveys. Unfortunately, views to the south at this point are blocked by the woodland of Titsey Plantation, and the nature of the plateau means that the expected view north over London is not available. Behind is one of a number of masts near Botley Hill, this one beside Botley Hill Farm.
Botley Hill mast Botley Hill Farm, now a pub, is to the right of the mast.
Botley Hill mast
Botley Hill Farm, now a pub, is to the right of the mast.
Park Lane Cottages The slight rise in the ground between the foreground and the cottages is often claimed to be the highest point on the North Downs, in that visitors to the trig point (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/788400">TQ3955 : Botley Hill trig point</a>), whose spot height is the highest point marked on current maps, can see that this land is slightly higher than the trig point itself. In fact, old maps suggest that the true highest point is around 1km further west (see description that goes with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/788400">TQ3955 : Botley Hill trig point</a> for discussion). What is certain, though, is that this is the highest house on the North Downs.
Park Lane Cottages
The slight rise in the ground between the foreground and the cottages is often claimed to be the highest point on the North Downs, in that visitors to the trig point (see TQ3955 : Botley Hill trig point), whose spot height is the highest point marked on current maps, can see that this land is slightly higher than the trig point itself. In fact, old maps suggest that the true highest point is around 1km further west (see description that goes with TQ3955 : Botley Hill trig point for discussion). What is certain, though, is that this is the highest house on the North Downs.
Footpath to Beddlestead In the sky is an Apache helicopter, part of the display at the Biggin Hill Air Show taking place that weekend.
Footpath to Beddlestead
In the sky is an Apache helicopter, part of the display at the Biggin Hill Air Show taking place that weekend.
Sheep at Beddlestead
Sheep at Beddlestead
Poppy-covered Landscape Near Chelsham
Poppy-covered Landscape Near Chelsham
Virgin Atlantic 25th Anniversary flypast, 2009 Biggin Hill Airshow As part of the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the inaugural Virgin Atlantic flight, VS1 from Gatwick to Newark, New Jersey on 22 June 1984, Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 G-VFAB "Lady Penelope" did a flypast at the 2009 Biggin Hill Air Show, accompanied by the Red Arrows. Here is the formation on one of its circuits, viewed from alongside Croydon Road, east of Woldingham.
Virgin Atlantic 25th Anniversary flypast, 2009 Biggin Hill Airshow
As part of the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the inaugural Virgin Atlantic flight, VS1 from Gatwick to Newark, New Jersey on 22 June 1984, Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 G-VFAB "Lady Penelope" did a flypast at the 2009 Biggin Hill Air Show, accompanied by the Red Arrows. Here is the formation on one of its circuits, viewed from alongside Croydon Road, east of Woldingham.
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Longlands Shaw is located at Grid Ref: TQ4057 (Lat: 51.296768, Lng: 0.010750598)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Tandridge

Police Authority: Surrey

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