Vann Hill

Hill, Mountain in Surrey Waverley

England

Vann Hill

Church of St Peter Credit: Alex McGregor

Vann Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated near the village of Hambledon, Vann Hill is a part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its picturesque landscapes and stunning views.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 216 meters (709 feet), Vann Hill offers visitors a vantage point to admire the surrounding countryside. The hill is covered in lush greenery, with a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees dotting its slopes. Its summit boasts a grassy plateau, providing ample space for visitors to relax and take in the mesmerizing vistas.

The hill’s location within the Surrey Hills AONB ensures a rich variety of flora and fauna. Wildflowers such as bluebells and primroses can be found in abundance during the spring months, adding bursts of color to the landscape. The hill is also home to various bird species, including woodpeckers, buzzards, and owls, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Vann Hill is easily accessible by foot, with several public footpaths and trails crisscrossing its slopes. These paths offer opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling. The surrounding area also features other attractions, including the nearby Winkworth Arboretum, a National Trust property famous for its collection of trees and stunning autumn colors.

Overall, Vann Hill in Surrey offers visitors a serene and natural getaway, with its stunning views, diverse wildlife, and ample recreational opportunities, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Vann Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.139808/-0.60237586 or Grid Reference SU9738. 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

Hascombe

To the left of picture, Mare Lane vanishes down a steep gradient towards the village of Hascombe. A bridleway continues straight ahead.

Peter Trimming

Hydon's Ball

Viewpoint on top of a sandy Surrey hill near Godalming.

Colin Smith

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