Crickets Hill

Hill, Mountain in Surrey Elmbridge

England

Crickets Hill

Crickets Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in Surrey, England. Despite being referred to as a hill, it is more accurately classified as a small mountain due to its height and distinct topography. Rising to an elevation of approximately 244 meters (800 feet), Crickets Hill dominates the surrounding landscape and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the picturesque Surrey countryside.

Situated within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Crickets Hill is renowned for its natural splendor and diverse wildlife. The hill is covered in lush greenery, with dense forests comprising a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, providing a habitat for various species of birds, mammals, and insects.

Crickets Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous hiking trails and walking paths that cater to all fitness levels. The well-maintained paths wind through the hill's slopes, allowing visitors to explore its rugged terrain, admire the scenic vistas, and immerse themselves in nature.

Additionally, the hill possesses historical significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. Archaeological excavations have uncovered remnants of ancient settlements and burial sites, shedding light on the area's rich heritage.

Access to Crickets Hill is facilitated by nearby roads and ample parking facilities, making it easily reachable for day trips. Whether for leisurely strolls, challenging hikes, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the countryside, Crickets Hill offers a captivating experience for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Crickets Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.361515/-0.46027523 or Grid Reference TQ0763. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Convent Lane

Alex McGregor

Convent Lane

Alex McGregor

Coxes Lock Mills

The converted Mills at Coxes Lock, Weybridge.

Ajay Tegala

Campbell Road in Weybridge

Tom Page

Weybridge station from Brooklands Road

Tom Page

Brooklands Race Track

Looking along the banked racetrack at Brooklands towards the bridge.

Bob Walters

Brooklands - Finishing straight, banking and Member's Bridge

Not a great deal of the famous old Brooklands motor racing circuit survives, but some of what does can be seen in this photo. The flat concrete seen nearest the camera is the finishing straight; beyond can be seen some of the banked section of the track with - on the far right - the girder-constructed Member's Bridge. The finishing straight was effectively saved by having an extension to the Vickers factory built over it during the war. Some years ago this hangar-like building was disassembled and reassembled some yards to the west, revealing this historic bit of concrete. The main part of the old circuit was a banked oval - as the cars went faster they climbed up the banking. The problem with this was that if they went too fast or lost control they could flip over the top edge of the banking - which would almost certainly be fatal for the driver. A lap of this oval was 2.75 miles (4.43 km). It opened in 1907 and was the world's first purpose-built banked motor racing circuit, with its last race taking place in August 1939 immediately prior the outbreak of WWII.

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Napier Railton - Lap record holder

This monster of a car was designed by Reid Railton using a 24-litre W12 (3 banks of 4 cylinders)* Napier Lion aero engine. It was manufactured by Thomson & Taylor who were based at Brooklands. It had been commissioned by amateur racing driver (and three times holder of the World Land Speed record) John Cobb. It is thought that this car cost him around £10,000 in 1933 - more than a million in today's money. On 7th October 1935 Cobb set the Brooklands Lap Record, completing the circuit in just 69 seconds at an average 143.44mph - see Link

for more details of this run. Its fuel tank holds 65 gallons, which at today's [2022] petrol prices would cost about £500 to fill - mind you, it needs a decent sized tank as it only manages about 5mpg! This car is still in perfect running order and is often seen around the country at events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed. * Engine details: High compression version (6.1:1) (RAF specification). Naturally aspirated (no supercharger) Napier Lion aero engine. W12 (broad arrow) cylinder configuration of 23.944 litres capacity. Producing 580 bhp (433 kW) at 2585rpm (recorded at 5,000ft), and 1,250 pound-foot (1.695 kNm) of torque.

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Original Aston Martin logo

The now-famous spread-wings Aston Martin logo dates from 1927 whereas this was the original merged A & M logo first adopted in 1921. For more details, see Link

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Alcock and Brown statue

A statue to the pioneer aviators Alcock and Brown to be found at the Brooklands Museum near Weybridge. The plaque reads: Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Whitten Brown Who made the first direct flight across the Atlantic St Johns, Newfoundland - Clifden, Ireland 14th-15th June 1919 Sadly Alcock died just a few months later as the result of an air accident. Captain Sir John William "Jack" Alcock KBE DSC (5 November 1892 – 19 December 1919) Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Arthur Whitten Brown, KBE (23 July 1886 – 4 October 1948)

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Mk61

The Rolls Royce Merlin Engine was fitted to many iconic WWII aircraft including the Hawker Hurricane (fighter) from its prototype in 1935, the Vickers Wellington (bomber) and Supermarine Spitfire (fighter). The Mk61 seen here was developed in 1942 and was fitted to the Spitfire Mk IX and XI, the latter being a photo-reconnaissance aircraft. The engine specification for the Mk61 is: Upright 60° V12 (12 cylinder) 1260bhp (940kW) 27 litre (1637 cu in) Bore 5.4" (137mm) Stroke 6" (152mm) [Note: Assuming the capacity and bore are correct, the stroke is probably nearer 5.95" than 6"]

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Bouncing Bomb

This barrel shaped bomb was one of the prototypes for the "Bouncing Bomb" invented by Sir Barnes Wallis (26 September 1887 – 30 October 1979) and used in the famous 'Dambusters' (officially 'Operation Chastise') raid by 617 squadron of the night of 16/17 May 1943 against the Eder, Möhne and Sorpe (Röhr) dams in Germany. The first two of these dams were successfully breached by the attack. There were two varieties of the 'bouncing bomb', this the 'Upkeep' version; the smaller more spherical 'Highball' version (which looked like a huge golfball) was never used operationally. Each 'Upkeep' bomb weighed 9,250lbs (4,196 kg) and contained 6,600lbs (2,994 kg) of Torpex high explosive. They were 60" (1.524m) in length with a diameter of 50" (1.27m). In the background can be seen an example of the 'Grand Slam' bomb, a 22,000lb (10 tonne) bomb which contained 9,500lb (4,309 kg) of Torpex D1 high explosive. This had a blast yield equivalent to 6½ tons of TNT. It was one of the so-called 'earthquake' bombs which were designed to penetrate and destroy underground bunkers and the like. Between 14th March and 19th April 1945, 42 Grand Slams were dropped on targets in Germany. The designer of this bomb was also Barnes Wallis.

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Stratosphere Chamber door & Plant Room

Looking over the Plant Room for the Stratosphere Chamber designed by the great engineer and military designer Barnes Wallis. Filling the far end of the room is the giant sliding 'door' of the chamber which could be slid (from right to left) to cover the front of the main chamber (off to the left in this image). It was built just after WWII in 1946 to investigate high-speed flight at very high altitudes (up to 70,000ft) by creating the conditions of the stratosphere in a laboratory environment allowing testing and measurement. Large vacuum pumps in the plant room reduced the pressure within the chamber to 1/20 (5% or 0.05bar) of that at Sea Level. The chamber is 50' (15m) long with an internal diameter of 25' (7.5m) creating in internal space of 40,000 cubic ft (1,135 cubic metres) For a closer look at the enormous door, see TQ0762 : Brooklands - Stratosphere Chamber - Great Door

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Stratosphere Chamber - Great Door

The huge sliding door of the Barnes Wallis Stratosphere Chamber at Brooklands. See TQ0762 : Brooklands - Stratosphere Chamber door & Plant Room for more details and wider view.

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Concorde 202 G-BBDG ('Delta Golf')

A view of Concorde 202 G-BBDG ('Delta Golf') looking along its fuselage from its pointed nosecone. G-BBDG was the first plane in history to carry 100 passengers at twice the speed of sound. It also has the distinction of having been used as the training plane for every Concorde pilot. If you visit Brooklands, you can pay a little extra [£6 as of 2022] to enjoy the Concorde Experience where you go onboard and learn a lot of interesting facts about this amazing piece of engineering.

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Concorde - View from under nosecone

Viewed from this angle Concorde's delta wings look surprisingly slender. This aeroplane is G-BBDG, known as 'Delta Golf' from the phonetic alphabet for its last two letters of its registration. See also TQ0662 : Brooklands - Concorde 202 G-BBDG ('Delta Golf') See shared description below:

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Concorde - Side view

Taken from the west looking along the side of Concorde G-BBDG 'Delta Golf'. See TQ0662 : Brooklands - Concorde 202 G-BBDG ('Delta Golf') and TQ0662 : Brooklands - Concorde - View from under nosecone and shared description below for more information.

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Concorde G-BBDG - view down fuselage & wing

Looking from the passenger (dis)embarkation steps along the portside fuselage and the delta wing. For the view looking forwards, see TQ0662 : Brooklands - Concorde G-BBDG - Nosecone See also: TQ0662 : Brooklands - Concorde 202 G-BBDG ('Delta Golf') TQ0662 : Brooklands - Concorde - View from under nosecone TQ0662 : Brooklands - Concorde - Side view

Rob Farrow

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Crickets Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ0763 (Lat: 51.361515, Lng: -0.46027523)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Elmbridge

Police Authority: Surrey

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Naptan AtcoCode: 40004405019A

Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan CommonName: Weybridge Station

Naptan Indicator: O/s

Naptan Landmark: Weybridge Station

Naptan NaptanCode: suradtpd

Naptan Street: Brooklands Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.3614804/-0.4565926

Crickets Hill

Hill, Mountain in Surrey Elmbridge

England

Crickets Hill

Crickets Hill Images

What 3 Words

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Related Wikis

Weybridge railway station

Weybridge Heath

Heathside School

Weybridge

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