Green Hill

Hill, Mountain in Surrey Waverley

England

Green Hill

Old Kiln Light Railway This is based in the Rural life Living Museum near Farnham. Planet locomotive No. 2528 was at this end with an Orenstein and Koppel 0-6-0T locomotive at the opposite end. It was a very hot and sunny day and photography was trying in a heavily wooded museum.
Old Kiln Light Railway Credit: Chris Allen

Green Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. While referred to as a hill, it is more accurately classified as a small mountain, standing at an elevation of 294 meters (965 feet) above sea level.

Green Hill is characterized by its rolling green slopes, densely populated with a variety of vegetation and flora. The hill is predominantly covered in grasses, heather, and gorse, creating a vibrant and picturesque landscape. The area is also home to a diverse array of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and various species of birds.

Access to Green Hill is facilitated by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind their way up the slopes, providing visitors with ample opportunities for hiking and walking. As one ascends the hill, the panoramic views become increasingly impressive, offering sweeping vistas of the surrounding countryside, including lush valleys, quaint villages, and distant hills.

Green Hill is not only a place of natural beauty but also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been an ancient burial ground, with archaeological evidence suggesting human activity in the area dating back thousands of years. Today, it stands as a testament to the rich heritage and natural wonders of Surrey, attracting locals and tourists alike who seek solace in its serene and idyllic setting.

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Old Kiln Light Railway This is based in the Rural life Living Museum near Farnham. Planet locomotive No. 2528 was at this end with an Orenstein and Koppel 0-6-0T locomotive at the opposite end. It was a very hot and sunny day and photography was trying in a heavily wooded museum.
Old Kiln Light Railway
This is based in the Rural life Living Museum near Farnham. Planet locomotive No. 2528 was at this end with an Orenstein and Koppel 0-6-0T locomotive at the opposite end. It was a very hot and sunny day and photography was trying in a heavily wooded museum.
Tilford Green, Surrey
Tilford Green, Surrey
Yagden Hill on Hankley Common Plenty of pools of water around indicating recent rainfall.
Yagden Hill on Hankley Common
Plenty of pools of water around indicating recent rainfall.
Frensham Common in sunshine
Frensham Common in sunshine
Pools of water on Frensham Common
Pools of water on Frensham Common
Path down to Frensham Little Pond
Path down to Frensham Little Pond
Frensham Little Pond The pond looking autumnal with sunshine highlighting trees on the far shore.
Frensham Little Pond
The pond looking autumnal with sunshine highlighting trees on the far shore.
Rural Life Living Museum - towing a tow-truck The traction engine is Marshall No. 73040 of 1920, a single cylinder engine of 6 nominal horsepower and weighing 10 tons. It is based in the Worthing area. It was working hard and providing quite a spectacle.
Rural Life Living Museum - towing a tow-truck
The traction engine is Marshall No. 73040 of 1920, a single cylinder engine of 6 nominal horsepower and weighing 10 tons. It is based in the Worthing area. It was working hard and providing quite a spectacle.
Rural Life Living Museum near Farnham - traction engine A Wm Allchin traction engine, works No. 669 of 1890. A single cylinder of 7 nominal horsepower and weighing 10 tons. Normally based in Wareham. Present for a working steam weekend. The decision to come here during Heritage Open Days was made very late and we had no idea what to expect. It was better than expected I am pleased to say.
Rural Life Living Museum near Farnham - traction engine
A Wm Allchin traction engine, works No. 669 of 1890. A single cylinder of 7 nominal horsepower and weighing 10 tons. Normally based in Wareham. Present for a working steam weekend. The decision to come here during Heritage Open Days was made very late and we had no idea what to expect. It was better than expected I am pleased to say.
View from bird hide, Little Frensham Pond View across Little Frensham Pond from the bird hide by the National Trust cafe.
View from bird hide, Little Frensham Pond
View across Little Frensham Pond from the bird hide by the National Trust cafe.
Hankley Common Looking down to Hankley Common Golf Course.
Hankley Common
Looking down to Hankley Common Golf Course.
Track up Yagden Hill Heavily eroded by water flowing down the hill.
Track up Yagden Hill
Heavily eroded by water flowing down the hill.
Track on Hankley Common
Track on Hankley Common
Eroded track on Hankley Common Steep, well used and unconsolidated loose soil.
Eroded track on Hankley Common
Steep, well used and unconsolidated loose soil.
Pierrepont Home Farm Ford This ford is found along the south branch of the River Wey close to Pierrepont Home Farm. The two Frensham Common fords are close by.
Pierrepont Home Farm Ford
This ford is found along the south branch of the River Wey close to Pierrepont Home Farm. The two Frensham Common fords are close by.
Ford on Sandy Lane
Ford on Sandy Lane
Sandy Lane, Rushmoor Residential development on the right (mostly post-1960), woodland on the left (mostly conifers).
Sandy Lane, Rushmoor
Residential development on the right (mostly post-1960), woodland on the left (mostly conifers).
Woodland track leading south from Sandy Lane, Rushmoor
Woodland track leading south from Sandy Lane, Rushmoor
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Green Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU8741 (Lat: 51.168381, Lng: -0.75564594)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

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Located within 500m of 51.168381,-0.75564594
Greenhills Farm
Landuse: farm
Note Retag: CS #48756035
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 51.1659635/-0.7531759
Hillside Farm
Landuse: farm
Note Retag: CS #48756035
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 51.1671129/-0.7505726
Green Hill
Description: Location, name and elevation of hill located on OS Map : link attached.
Ele: 87
Natural: peak
Website: https://www.walkingclub.org.uk/book_3/walk_184/map.shtml
Lat/Long: 51.1679953/-0.7554231
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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