Rutton Hill

Hill, Mountain in Surrey Waverley

England

Rutton Hill

St Michael & All Angels Church Grade I listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260876" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260876">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Michael & All Angels Church Credit: Ian Taylor

Rutton Hill is a prominent geographic feature located in the county of Surrey, England. As a hill, Rutton Hill is a part of the North Downs, which is a ridge of chalk hills stretching across parts of Surrey, Kent, and Sussex. It stands at an elevation of approximately 150 meters (492 feet) above sea level, making it a relatively modest hill in comparison to the surrounding peaks.

Situated in the southeastern part of Surrey, Rutton Hill offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. Its location within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) further enhances its scenic appeal. The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, including grasses, shrubs, and some scattered trees, creating a tranquil and serene atmosphere.

Rutton Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It provides ample opportunities for hiking, walking, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll in the countryside. The hill's gentle slopes make it accessible to a wide range of abilities, attracting both seasoned hikers and casual walkers alike.

The summit of Rutton Hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby towns and villages nestled in the valleys. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the South Downs and the English Channel.

Overall, Rutton Hill in Surrey offers a delightful natural escape for visitors and residents alike, with its stunning vistas, diverse flora, and tranquil ambiance.

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Rutton Hill Images

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St Michael & All Angels Church Grade I listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260876" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260876">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Michael & All Angels Church
Grade I listed building - LinkExternal link
Farmland, Thursley The crop has been harvested.
Farmland, Thursley
The crop has been harvested.
Old petrol pumps, Thursley On the old A3, before it was upgraded to dual carriageway. No longer used but still surviving, and repainted since 2012.
Old petrol pumps, Thursley
On the old A3, before it was upgraded to dual carriageway. No longer used but still surviving, and repainted since 2012.
Thursley - The Street Old red brick cottages line the village's former main street, now a quiet lane.
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Thursley - The Street
Old red brick cottages line the village's former main street, now a quiet lane. LinkExternal link
Thursley - St Michael's Church Parts of St Michael and All Angels date back to Saxon times but much of the fabric is now Victorian.
Note the cross carries a black drape - mourning for Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
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Thursley - St Michael's Church
Parts of St Michael and All Angels date back to Saxon times but much of the fabric is now Victorian. Note the cross carries a black drape - mourning for Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). LinkExternal link
Thursley - Font Original font of Bargate stone inside St Michael and All Angels Church which has Saxon roots.
Thursley - Font
Original font of Bargate stone inside St Michael and All Angels Church which has Saxon roots.
Thursley - Royal Arms Board with royal coat of arms dated 1783, realm of King George III, within the historic parish church.
Thursley - Royal Arms
Board with royal coat of arms dated 1783, realm of King George III, within the historic parish church.
Daffodils in Thursley Churchyard
Daffodils in Thursley Churchyard
Flush bracket S1535 On the trig point on Gibbet Hill (272m). See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6696717">SU8935 : Gibbet Hill</a>.
Flush bracket S1535
On the trig point on Gibbet Hill (272m). See SU8935 : Gibbet Hill.
Valley at Highcomb Looking across the valley, north of the Devil's Punch Bowl.
Valley at Highcomb
Looking across the valley, north of the Devil's Punch Bowl.
Pitlands Farm Grade II listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240826" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240826">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Pitlands Farm
Grade II listed building - LinkExternal link
Upper Highfield Farm House Grade II listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240875" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240875">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upper Highfield Farm House
Grade II listed building - LinkExternal link
Celtic cross Celtic cross on the summit of Gibbet Hill, erected in 1851 by Sir William Erle near the site of the gallows which were used to hang three sailors who in 1786  had murdered another while he was on his way to Portsmouth.  Grade II listed  - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260847" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260847">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Celtic cross
Celtic cross on the summit of Gibbet Hill, erected in 1851 by Sir William Erle near the site of the gallows which were used to hang three sailors who in 1786 had murdered another while he was on his way to Portsmouth. Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link.
Gibbet Hill Trig point on the summit of Gibbet Hill, with the North Downs in the centre background and Leith Hill to their right.  Although not apparent in this photo, very clear conditions on this occasion meant that the City of London skyscrapers could be seen through the Wey Gap, left of centre, a distance of almost 40 miles.
Gibbet Hill
Trig point on the summit of Gibbet Hill, with the North Downs in the centre background and Leith Hill to their right. Although not apparent in this photo, very clear conditions on this occasion meant that the City of London skyscrapers could be seen through the Wey Gap, left of centre, a distance of almost 40 miles.
Byway, Devil's Punchbowl Byway above the Devil's Punch Bowl, giving an alternative route for traffic prohibited from using the A3 Hindhead Tunnel.
Byway, Devil's Punchbowl
Byway above the Devil's Punch Bowl, giving an alternative route for traffic prohibited from using the A3 Hindhead Tunnel.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl
Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl
Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Devil's Punch Bowl - Toadstool Red, waxy-looking toadstool, ca 3 inches high, in the grass beside a footpath.
Devil's Punch Bowl - Toadstool
Red, waxy-looking toadstool, ca 3 inches high, in the grass beside a footpath.
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Rutton Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU9037 (Lat: 51.130807, Lng: -0.70150412)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

What 3 Words

///placed.twitches.brightly. Near Hindhead, Surrey

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Emley Farm
Landuse: farm
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Source: npe
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.1270718/-0.6979312
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Lat/Long: 51.1311926/-0.7081072
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.1331735/-0.7026704
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.1342512/-0.7036487
Halnecker Copse
Natural: wood
Source: os_street_view
Lat/Long: 51.1296508/-0.6955944
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.1292255/-0.7017784
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.1299669/-0.7016116
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