Beech Hill

Hill, Mountain in Surrey Waverley

England

Beech Hill

Church of St Peter Credit: Alex McGregor

Beech Hill is a small hill located in the county of Surrey, in the southeast of England. Situated near the village of Woldingham, it is part of the North Downs, a range of chalk hills that stretches across several counties in southern England.

Standing at an elevation of approximately 300 feet (91 meters), Beech Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is covered in lush greenery, predominantly composed of beech trees, which gives it its name. These trees provide a vibrant and picturesque landscape, especially during the autumn months when their leaves turn golden.

Beech Hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who are attracted by its tranquil atmosphere and abundance of wildlife. The hill is home to various species of birds, butterflies, and small mammals, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and nature photography.

The hill is easily accessible, with several footpaths and trails leading to its summit. These paths are well-maintained and suitable for all levels of fitness, making Beech Hill an enjoyable destination for family outings or leisurely walks.

In addition to its natural beauty, Beech Hill has historical significance. It is believed that the hill was once a site of ancient settlements, with archaeological evidence suggesting human activity dating back thousands of years. This adds an intriguing layer of history to the area, further enhancing its appeal to visitors.

Overall, Beech Hill in Surrey is a charming hill with stunning views, rich biodiversity, and a touch of history. It offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike.

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Beech Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.137946/-0.61902749 or Grid Reference SU9638. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church of St Peter

Alex McGregor

Horses south of Little Burgate Farm

Ian Cunliffe

Fields south of Fourteen Acre Copse

Ian Cunliffe

Gate on path east of Court Farm - view to the east

There's a very clear, neat path through the cultivated fields on either side of this gate.

Ian Cunliffe

Shallon - Gaultheria shallon - near Hydon's Ball

I've never seen this plant before. I think I've got the identification right, but I'm happy to be corrected. Shallon is a naturalised native of western North America. A member of the heather family, it grows on acid soils and is regarded as somewhat invasive. It certainly seemed to be dominant here, growing in profusion on either side of the path.

Ian Cunliffe

Toll House, Chiddingfold

What looks to be an ex-toll house. The brick fabric looks late for a toll house so may well have served the Petworth Turnpike Trust in its dying years. It would have replaced a Toll House SSE on the North side of the ford/bridge at Northbridge. Milestone Society National ID: SY.CHI

Lionel Joseph

Phillips of Wormley

David Howard

Brook Road at the junction of Petworth Road

David Howard

Hydon's Ball

Viewpoint on top of a sandy Surrey hill near Godalming.

Colin Smith

A283, Wormley

The A283 runs 37 miles from Milford near Guildford south to Shoreham-on-Sea across rural Surrey and West Sussex. Link

N Chadwick

King Edward School. Wormley

N Chadwick

Hambledon - National Trust cottages

The National Trust were left a number (13 I believe) of cottages in and around the village of Hambledon by local generous benefactors. Most of these cottages are now let out by the Trust on long-term leases and cannot be visited by the public - such as the one on the right in this image. However, one cottage "Oakhurst Cottage" can be viewed by prior arrangement (see Link

) - and this can be seen on the left here - and here SU9637 : Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon

Rob Farrow

Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon

Oakhurst Cottage is, according to our helpful guide, the second smallest National Trust property open to the public. The guided tour certainly doesn't take that long as there are just three rooms downstairs and two up. It is a charming little cottage, thought to date from the C17th, and was lived in with virtually no mod cons until the early 1980s. See the cottage in its setting here SU9637 : Hambledon - National Trust cottages EH Grade II listing: Link

NT visitor info here: Link

Rob Farrow

Oakhurst Cottage - Kitchen / Scullery

Tiny Oakhurst Cottage (National Trust Link

) only has three downstairs room (and only two upstairs). There is the living room, a larder and the room seen here which is the kitchen-cum-scullery. The small metal black door seen swung open behind the outside door on the left is to the large bread oven built into the corner wall of the kitchen and extending out as a projection into the back garden. The (cracked) white structure around a grate to the bread oven's right is the old "copper" where water was boiled in large quantities for e.g. washing clothes. See the cottage (external views) SU9637 : Hambledon - National Trust cottages & SU9637 : Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon EH Grade II listing: Link

NT visitor info here: Link

Rob Farrow