Kiln Wood

Wood, Forest in Surrey Tandridge

England

Kiln Wood

Having a swing, St Piers NCYPE At the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy, one of the young people has a swing, superintended by two carers and wearing a crash helmet. Footpath 381 runs along the edge of the grounds, and some of the buildings to be seen from it are rather severe, rather like military barracks. Those seen here are better examples. — Having a swing, St Piers NCYPE Credit: Robin Webster

Kiln Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Surrey, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, the wood is situated near the village of Wood Street Village, just a few miles southeast of Guildford.

The wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy of the trees provides a cool and shaded environment, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and walkers, especially during the hot summer months.

Kiln Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, squirrels, and a wide range of bird species. Nature enthusiasts can spot woodpeckers, owls, and other woodland birds within the peaceful surroundings. The wood also contains a small pond, attracting frogs, newts, and insects.

The wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. There are several picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, providing opportunities for visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil setting.

Kiln Wood has a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Iron Age. In addition to its natural beauty, the wood features remnants of old kilns used for charcoal production, which were active during the medieval period.

Overall, Kiln Wood in Surrey provides a serene and captivating environment for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

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Kiln Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.166954/0.035137837 or Grid Reference TQ4242. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Having a swing, St Piers NCYPE

At the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy, one of the young people has a swing, superintended by two carers and wearing a crash helmet. Footpath 381 runs along the edge of the grounds, and some of the buildings to be seen from it are rather severe, rather like military barracks. Those seen here are better examples.

Robin Webster

Footpath 379, Lingfield

Footpath 381 branches left just beyond the stile ahead.

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The end of the public road

The public Ford Manor Road from the right finishes here, but continues seamlessly as a private road and public bridleway 396 towards Ford Manor, Greathed Manor and a few other premises. A track forks left to Woodgate farm, and two public footpaths also turn left.

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Pond, Greathed Manor

Within the parkland surrounding Greathed and Park Manors.

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Oak and bluebells near Hoopers Farm

It is unusual in these parts for bluebells to grow thickly in an open field. Perhaps it was once a wood? Indeed it was. Kiln Wood is roughly square in late Victorian maps, extending over this area. Now it is a much smaller triangle behind and right of the viewpoint.

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Yellow auto-suggestion

As I gazed at this photograph of oil-seed rape, for a moment I thought I could smell it. How about you?

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Starborough Castle

This splendid place does bed and breakfast! According to an Australian woman who was staying there I met, not only is it a very nice place, but has very nice people.

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View towards the North Downs

The white in the distance beyond the central power pole is the old chalk quarry above Oxted.

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Bridleway traffic, Old Lodge Farm

This is also a private road serving several establishments, mainly to do with horses.

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Trees in a regular row

These appear to be Limes. They have been planted all along the wood edge.

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Colour in Jules Wood

Unless the path has wandered a little from where it should be, the rhododendron is in Kent and the other side of the path is Surrey.

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Repositioned bridleway junction

Just inside the Kent/Surrey boundary, the junction of bridleways SR650 and SR650A has been moved north from the legal line. SR650 comes from behind the viewpoint and turns to the right. The legal line of SR650A is as a left turn off SR650 about 50 m south, which would pass through a conifer plantation. The actual line of SR650A is straight on at the edge of the wood. Kent County Council have condoned this on their direction post, although their interactive map shows only the legal route.

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