Horsell Birch

Settlement in Surrey Woking

England

Horsell Birch

Track off Carthouse Lane A track leading south off Carthouse Lane. — Track off Carthouse Lane Credit: Oscar

Horsell Birch is a picturesque village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated just three miles south of the town of Woking, it forms a part of the Woking Borough Council area. The village is nestled within a tranquil and idyllic rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills, woodlands, and open fields.

Horsell Birch is renowned for its natural beauty and offers an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. The area is predominantly characterized by its vast birch woodland, which provides a serene environment for walking, hiking, and birdwatching. The village is also home to the Horsell Common, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, which boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The village itself exudes a charming and welcoming atmosphere, with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. The local community is close-knit and fosters a strong sense of pride in their village. Horsell Birch is dotted with charming cottages, a picturesque church, and a number of local amenities, including a village hall and a small convenience store.

In terms of transport links, Horsell Birch benefits from excellent connectivity. The nearby Woking train station provides easy access to central London and other major cities, while the M25 motorway is within a short driving distance.

Overall, Horsell Birch offers a perfect blend of rural tranquility and convenient access to nearby urban centers, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful retreat within easy reach of amenities.

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Horsell Birch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.321673/-0.5950332 or Grid Reference SU9859. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track off Carthouse Lane

A track leading south off Carthouse Lane.

Oscar

Gate on Carthouse Lane

A gate to the north of Carthouse Lane, leading to a field.

Oscar

Carthouse Lane

A lane between Chobham Road and a roundabout serving Littlewick Road, Horsell Birch and Kestrel Way.

Oscar

Bullock and barns, near Coxhill Green

The barns are beside The Bourne.

Andrew Smith

Horsell Common

From the northern edge of the common, on the footpath from Coxhill Green.

Andrew Smith

Horsell Common

Oak Trees on the northern edge of Horsell Common by the light of late winter sun.

Alan Hunt

Millbrook

Animal sheds

Alan Hunt

Millbrook

Buildings at Millbrook

Alan Hunt

Chobham

Fields near the Millbrook Animal Centre

Alan Hunt

Horsell Common

The recently cleared area east of Horsell Common Road. The object is to create an open corridor between the western section along Littlewick Road and the main body of the common. It may look like the Somme at the moment but in 2 to 3 years the area will have regrown. I will endeavour to take a comparison shot in the due process of time.

Alan Hunt

Horsell Common

The main track running south towards Littlewick Road from Coxhill Green

Alan Hunt

River Bourne, Coxhill Green

The River Bourne from the bridge on Deep Pool Lane.

Alan Hunt

Deep Pool Farm

The Green outside Deep Pool Farm in Coxhill Green.

Alan Hunt

Horsell Common

Scots pine wood on the northern edge of the Grasslands area of Horsell Common. As with all pine woods there is no understorey due to the shade and the poisoning effect of the fallen pine needles. The Scots Pine is one of the archetypal trees of lowland heath as it is able to grow in the poor soil of these areas.

Alan Hunt