Burdenshot Hill

Hill, Mountain in Surrey Woking

England

Burdenshot Hill

Worplesdon Station Worplesdon station was built between Woking and Guildford in 1883. The surrounding area has remained largely rural although there are some large houses within walking distance. It is therefore a quiet place for most of the day but nevertheless enjoys an hourly off-peak service in either direction. In this view, looking towards Guildford, the platforms are deserted and there is a hint of morning mist through the bridge (which was soon to clear leaving a bright sunny day).
Worplesdon Station Credit: Stephen McKay

Burdenshot Hill, located in Surrey, England, is a prominent hill that offers breathtaking views and a unique hiking experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Rising to an elevation of 271 meters (889 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain due to its relatively modest height.

Situated in the picturesque Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Burdenshot Hill is known for its unspoiled beauty and diverse flora and fauna. The hill is covered in lush greenery, offering a peaceful and tranquil environment for visitors. It is a popular destination for hikers, nature lovers, and photographers, thanks to its stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is easily accessible, with a network of well-defined footpaths and trails that cater to all skill levels. The main trail to the summit is relatively gentle, making it suitable for families and casual walkers. For more adventurous hikers, there are some steeper and more challenging routes available, providing a sense of accomplishment upon reaching the top.

At the summit, visitors are rewarded with magnificent views of the surrounding areas, including the Surrey Hills, the North Downs, and the South Downs National Park. On clear days, the distant London skyline can also be seen from certain vantage points. The hilltop provides a perfect vantage point for stunning sunsets, making it an ideal spot for photography enthusiasts.

Overall, Burdenshot Hill offers a memorable outdoor experience for those seeking natural beauty and tranquility. Its accessibility, diverse trails, and captivating views make it a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Worplesdon Station Worplesdon station was built between Woking and Guildford in 1883. The surrounding area has remained largely rural although there are some large houses within walking distance. It is therefore a quiet place for most of the day but nevertheless enjoys an hourly off-peak service in either direction. In this view, looking towards Guildford, the platforms are deserted and there is a hint of morning mist through the bridge (which was soon to clear leaving a bright sunny day).
Worplesdon Station
Worplesdon station was built between Woking and Guildford in 1883. The surrounding area has remained largely rural although there are some large houses within walking distance. It is therefore a quiet place for most of the day but nevertheless enjoys an hourly off-peak service in either direction. In this view, looking towards Guildford, the platforms are deserted and there is a hint of morning mist through the bridge (which was soon to clear leaving a bright sunny day).
Outside Worplesdon Station Worplesdon station is approached via a short drive leading off Prey Heath Road. At the junction the National Rail sign leans at a jaunty angle.
Outside Worplesdon Station
Worplesdon station is approached via a short drive leading off Prey Heath Road. At the junction the National Rail sign leans at a jaunty angle.
Prey Heath Prey Heath is bisected by the Woking to Guildford railway line and this is the area to the east of it. A path leads off Prey Heath Road at first in a northerly direction before making a dogleg turn across the heath; this is a convenient point of access from Worplesdon station.
Prey Heath
Prey Heath is bisected by the Woking to Guildford railway line and this is the area to the east of it. A path leads off Prey Heath Road at first in a northerly direction before making a dogleg turn across the heath; this is a convenient point of access from Worplesdon station.
Path across Prey Heath A public footpath heads in a north-easterly direction across this surviving stretch of Surrey heathland.
Path across Prey Heath
A public footpath heads in a north-easterly direction across this surviving stretch of Surrey heathland.
Prey Heath This is part of the eastern section of the heath, east of the Woking to Guildford railway line. The information board makes the point that the scene is always changing across the year.
Prey Heath
This is part of the eastern section of the heath, east of the Woking to Guildford railway line. The information board makes the point that the scene is always changing across the year.
Path across Prey Heath Here the path passes through a wooded section of the heath. The gate is probably there for stock control purposes.
Path across Prey Heath
Here the path passes through a wooded section of the heath. The gate is probably there for stock control purposes.
Path to Havering Farm This public footpath, effectively an extension of Burdenshot Hill, leads across the stile and then over the Woking to Guildford railway.
Path to Havering Farm
This public footpath, effectively an extension of Burdenshot Hill, leads across the stile and then over the Woking to Guildford railway.
Railway south of Worplesdon A Portsmouth to London Waterloo train approaches Worplesdon at speed on the Portsmouth Direct Line.
Railway south of Worplesdon
A Portsmouth to London Waterloo train approaches Worplesdon at speed on the Portsmouth Direct Line.
Burdenshot Hill, Worplesdon Burdenshot Hill is a private road to the north east of Worplesdon village lined with some very large houses. The one in view here is called Oakhanger. From the end of this road a path leads to Worplesdon station.
Burdenshot Hill, Worplesdon
Burdenshot Hill is a private road to the north east of Worplesdon village lined with some very large houses. The one in view here is called Oakhanger. From the end of this road a path leads to Worplesdon station.
The way to Worplesdon Motorists are directed down Goose Rye Road to Worplesdon village. Worplesdon was recorded in the Domesday Book as Werpesdune and there is evidence that the area was settled in Roman times; the Goose Rye name is derived from a local farm.
The way to Worplesdon
Motorists are directed down Goose Rye Road to Worplesdon village. Worplesdon was recorded in the Domesday Book as Werpesdune and there is evidence that the area was settled in Roman times; the Goose Rye name is derived from a local farm.
Goose Rye Road, Worplesdon Goose Rye Road passes through a thickly wooded area on its approach to Worplesdon village. In the 19th century this was common heathland used for grazing animals.
Goose Rye Road, Worplesdon
Goose Rye Road passes through a thickly wooded area on its approach to Worplesdon village. In the 19th century this was common heathland used for grazing animals.
Path towards Jordan Hill This footpath heads intriguingly into this stretch of woodland that forms the northern part of the Whitmoor Common Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Path towards Jordan Hill
This footpath heads intriguingly into this stretch of woodland that forms the northern part of the Whitmoor Common Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Whitmoor Common Woodland, part of Whitmoor Common Site of Special Scientific Interest, seen from the track south of Goose Rye Road and Gosling Cottage.
Whitmoor Common
Woodland, part of Whitmoor Common Site of Special Scientific Interest, seen from the track south of Goose Rye Road and Gosling Cottage.
Whitmoor Common Whitmoor Common is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest covering 166 hectares (410 acres). It includes heathland and woodland; a network of paths makes it easily accessible to the public. Although the practice has long been discontinued, at one time bracken on the common was cut down in the autumn to provide winter bedding for farm animals.
Whitmoor Common
Whitmoor Common is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest covering 166 hectares (410 acres). It includes heathland and woodland; a network of paths makes it easily accessible to the public. Although the practice has long been discontinued, at one time bracken on the common was cut down in the autumn to provide winter bedding for farm animals.
Worplesdon Station A non-stopping London Waterloo to Haslemere train passes through Worplesdon station between Woking and Guildford on the Portsmouth Direct Line.
Worplesdon Station
A non-stopping London Waterloo to Haslemere train passes through Worplesdon station between Woking and Guildford on the Portsmouth Direct Line.
The Jolly Farmer, Worplesdon It is good to see a pub deep in the Surrey countryside that appears to be thriving. It was built in the mid 18th century and is now a Fuller's house with a beer garden to the rear. It stands adjacent to Whitmoor Common.
The Jolly Farmer, Worplesdon
It is good to see a pub deep in the Surrey countryside that appears to be thriving. It was built in the mid 18th century and is now a Fuller's house with a beer garden to the rear. It stands adjacent to Whitmoor Common.
The Jolly Farmer, Worplesdon - pub sign The artist for this Fuller's pub sign has chosen a curious image featuring an American tractor built by Case. For many years Case was a major manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the USA but the company did not enter the British market until it acquired David Brown Tractors of Yorkshire in the 1970s - long after the machine featured here would have been a museum piece.
The Jolly Farmer, Worplesdon - pub sign
The artist for this Fuller's pub sign has chosen a curious image featuring an American tractor built by Case. For many years Case was a major manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the USA but the company did not enter the British market until it acquired David Brown Tractors of Yorkshire in the 1970s - long after the machine featured here would have been a museum piece.
Private road across Whitmoor Common There are a number of private roads across this part of Surrey - private, that is, for motor vehicles - giving access to some of the very large houses in this area.
Private road across Whitmoor Common
There are a number of private roads across this part of Surrey - private, that is, for motor vehicles - giving access to some of the very large houses in this area.
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Burdenshot Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU9855 (Lat: 51.285867, Lng: -0.58614541)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Woking

Police Authority: Surrey

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Located within 500m of 51.285867,-0.58614541
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Worplesdon
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