South Green

Downs, Moorland in Surrey Tandridge

England

South Green

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

South Green is a picturesque village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated within the larger area of Downs and Moorland, it boasts stunning natural beauty and a tranquil environment. The village is known for its idyllic countryside landscapes, rolling hills, and lush green meadows.

The village of South Green is characterized by its traditional architecture, with charming cottages and houses lining the streets. The community is small but tightly knit, fostering a strong sense of communal spirit and neighborly support. Residents of South Green often enjoy a peaceful and close-knit lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.

Nature lovers are drawn to South Green due to its proximity to various natural attractions. The village is surrounded by beautiful moorlands, offering ample opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the local flora and fauna. The nearby Downs provide breathtaking views of the countryside and are popular among walkers and nature enthusiasts.

Despite its rural setting, South Green offers convenient access to essential amenities and services. The village has a small but well-stocked local shop, a post office, and a cozy pub where residents can socialize and relax. Additionally, the nearby town of Surrey provides a wider range of shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Overall, South Green in Surrey (Downs, Moorland) is a charming and peaceful village, offering a serene escape from the fast-paced modern world. Its natural beauty, tight-knit community, and easy access to amenities make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle.

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South Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.268893/0.018937736 or Grid Reference TQ4054. 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.

Richard Mascall

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.

Philip Talmage

Oxted fire station

Oxted fire station, Potters Sandpit, Oxted, Surrey is easily missed travelling along East Hill - it is tucked away up a small lane.

Kevin Hale

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.

Ian Capper

Botley Hill mast

Botley Hill Farm, now a pub, is to the right of the mast.

Ian Capper

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.

Ian Capper

The Meridian Line Plaque at a point where the North Downs Way crosses it.

Colin Park

Titsey Hill - Steep Hill 16%

Titsey Hill, Oxted. 16% steep hill down sign.

Adam Morse

Silkham Road

A row of terraced houses on housing estate to north of Oxted.

Oast House Archive

The Ridge

Road through Titsey Plantation.

Oast House Archive

Sainsbury's Local, Oxted, Surrey

With daylight fading, the shop lighting starts to shine brightly. Located on Station Road East.

Peter Trimming

Oxted: the main drag

Looking south-east from outside Pizza Express. There's less mock-Tudor along this stretch than elsewhere. And look at the gas-holder: somebody had the cheek to mock Oxted's mock-Tudor, by plonking that down there. On the left, in the sunshine: TQ3952 : Sainsbury's Local, Oxted, Surrey

Stefan Czapski

In Titsey Plantation

In the fairly level part above the steep drop down the scarp of the downs. The trees here appear to be mostly chestnut.

Robin Webster

Limpsfield : East Hill A25

Looking along East Hill in Limpsfield.

Lewis Clarke

Oxted : Tandridge District Council Office

The district council are based here on Station Road East.

Lewis Clarke

Oxted : Station Road East

Looking along Station Road in Oxted.

Lewis Clarke

Oxted : Johnsdale

A small road leading towards Station Road East.

Lewis Clarke

Cottages on Titsey Hill

A pair of listed flint cottages, also seen in TQ3955 : Titsey Hill at the junction of Clarks Way. They date from about 1870 Link

. A wash house block at the rear is also listed. In the foreground is the top of Pitchfont Lane, used by the North Down Way, and on the right is the B269.