Temple Hill

Hill, Mountain in Surrey Waverley

England

Temple Hill

Barn at Oxenford Grange It was built in 1843 by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin in Medieval Gothic style of sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings. It has a plain tiled roof, part restored, with ridge cresting and gable end pinnacles. It is rectangular, with pentice roofed aisle extensions to side. There are five bays with gabled, opposing, entrances to centre, offset flanking buttresses and octagonal gable finial. There are rectangular breathers to both and sides, three to either side alternating with buttresses. There are double doors to centre on both sides with stable doors to side. Interior - main roof trusses on corbels with cross braced roof <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101334359" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101334359">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> — Barn at Oxenford Grange Credit: John Baker

Temple Hill is a prominent hill located in Surrey, England. Situated near the town of Farnham, the hill is part of the beautiful Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rising to an impressive height of 272 meters (892 feet), Temple Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill takes its name from the nearby Moor Park Temple, an 18th-century folly that sits atop its summit. This architectural gem adds a touch of historical charm to the area and is a popular attraction for visitors. The temple was originally built as a retreat for the Duke of Northumberland and is now privately owned.

Temple Hill is covered in lush greenery, including a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a picturesque landscape. The hill is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species, deer, and foxes.

Several footpaths and trails wind their way up Temple Hill, offering outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to explore the area on foot. The hill is a favorite spot for hikers, walkers, and nature lovers who appreciate the tranquility and natural beauty it offers.

With its commanding height and stunning vistas, Temple Hill is also a popular destination for paragliders and hang gliders, who take advantage of the hill's favorable winds for their aerial pursuits.

Overall, Temple Hill in Surrey is a captivating natural landmark, offering a blend of historical significance, scenic beauty, and recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy.

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Temple Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.168751/-0.68101478 or Grid Reference SU9241. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barn at Oxenford Grange

It was built in 1843 by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin in Medieval Gothic style of sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings. It has a plain tiled roof, part restored, with ridge cresting and gable end pinnacles. It is rectangular, with pentice roofed aisle extensions to side. There are five bays with gabled, opposing, entrances to centre, offset flanking buttresses and octagonal gable finial. There are rectangular breathers to both and sides, three to either side alternating with buttresses. There are double doors to centre on both sides with stable doors to side. Interior - main roof trusses on corbels with cross braced roof Link

John Baker

Elstead Common

Nature reserve with blooming gorse beside a heathland pond.

Colin Smith

Elstead Common - Pond

Nature reserve and heathland - reflective scene on the edge of coniferous woodland.

Colin Smith

Elstead Common

Small pond on heathland in a nature reserve.

Colin Smith

Pirri-pirri bur, Acaena novae-zelandiae

An alien from New Zealand. The bur stage comes later as the seeds form. It has clover-like flower heads, but the tiny flowers are not clover-like, nor are the leaves. I have only seen this in similar Surrey locations e.g. SU9167 : Plant in Swinley Forest, although it apparently crops up quite widely.

Robin Webster

Former Webb Road

No longer a road connecting with the A3 beyond, now a bridleway.

Robin Webster

End of bridleway 593 and A3 crossing point, Witley Common

Bridleway 593 was formerly Webb Road. There is a hazardous crossing point here of the busy dual carriageway to a path parallel with the A3 on the other side.

Robin Webster

Witley Common

A largely wooded public access common.

Robin Webster

A3 approaching pedestrian crossing point

This is all the protection pedestrians get at the crossing point seen in SU9341 : End of bridleway 593 and A3 crossing point, Witley Common.

Robin Webster

Road junction near Elstead, Surrey

A road junction near the village of Elstead in Surrey. The road to the right is the B3001, the road to the left is a minor unclassified road.

Malc McDonald

Weyburn Lane, Elstead, near Farnham

Weyburn Lane forms part of a recent housing development on the site formerly occupied by Weyburn Works. For an image taken in more-or-less the same place in 2009, see SU9243 : Weyburn Works entrance

Malc McDonald

Ockley Common - partly flooded path

Peter S

Ockley Common

A bleak and desolate landscape.

Peter S

Thursley Common in sunshine

Scots pine trees and gorse in evidence.

Peter S

Partly flooded sandy track on Thursley Common

Peter S

Witley Common (1)

A sizeable expanse of open heathland, dotted with silver birches and Scots pines, and woodland, where oaks can also be found. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is managed by the National Trust.

Stephen Richards