Hole Hill

Hill, Mountain in Surrey Mole Valley

England

Hole Hill

Old pit, The Roundabouts The Roundabouts is the name of this block of woodland, it is not obvious why.
Old pit, The Roundabouts Credit: Robin Webster

Hole Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated in the North Downs, it forms part of the beautiful landscape of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rising to an elevation of approximately 175 meters (574 feet), it offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and a distinctive conical shape, which is believed to have been formed during the last ice age. Hole Hill is covered in lush grasslands and is surrounded by diverse flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The hill is easily accessible, with several footpaths leading to its summit. These paths are well-maintained and provide a pleasant walking experience for visitors. Along the way, one can encounter a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and deer.

At the top of Hole Hill, visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding area. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the South Downs in the south and the London skyline in the north. The hill offers a tranquil and serene atmosphere, allowing visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Hole Hill in Surrey is a picturesque and peaceful destination for those seeking a connection with nature and breathtaking views of the English countryside.

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Hole Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.230981/-0.37580351 or Grid Reference TQ1349. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old pit, The Roundabouts The Roundabouts is the name of this block of woodland, it is not obvious why.
Old pit, The Roundabouts
The Roundabouts is the name of this block of woodland, it is not obvious why.
Path, The Roundabouts The Roundabouts is the name of this block of woodland, it is not obvious why.
Path, The Roundabouts
The Roundabouts is the name of this block of woodland, it is not obvious why.
Ranmore Common Felled timber, due to selective thinning on the National Trust estate.
Ranmore Common
Felled timber, due to selective thinning on the National Trust estate.
A Question of Scale Felled timber, due to selective thinning on the National Trust estate. There were some large trees involved.
A Question of Scale
Felled timber, due to selective thinning on the National Trust estate. There were some large trees involved.
Ranmore Common Felled timber, due to selective thinning on the National Trust estate.
Ranmore Common
Felled timber, due to selective thinning on the National Trust estate.
Ranmore Common Looking towards Rose Tree Cottage.
Ranmore Common
Looking towards Rose Tree Cottage.
Track through Ranmore Common Heading north to Tanner's Hatch Youth Hostel.
Track through Ranmore Common
Heading north to Tanner's Hatch Youth Hostel.
The Old Rectory Grade II listed property close to St Barnabas Church.
The Old Rectory
Grade II listed property close to St Barnabas Church.
Ranmore Common track Access road for Tanners Hatch Hostel from Ranmore Common Road in the south.
Ranmore Common track
Access road for Tanners Hatch Hostel from Ranmore Common Road in the south.
Field near Dogkennel Green Access road for St Teresa's School. Website - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://st-teresas.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://st-teresas.com/">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>
Field near Dogkennel Green
Access road for St Teresa's School. Website - LinkExternal link
Hogden Road Heading north towards Gatehouse Cottage. This is likely to be a gatehouse for one of Effinghams Manors, now St Teresa's School, that began in 1928.
Hogden Road
Heading north towards Gatehouse Cottage. This is likely to be a gatehouse for one of Effinghams Manors, now St Teresa's School, that began in 1928.
Ranmore Common in December
Ranmore Common in December
Old Carriage Road Former carriage road above Westcott, built in the 1800s by William Joseph Denison, owner of the Denbies estate.
Old Carriage Road
Former carriage road above Westcott, built in the 1800s by William Joseph Denison, owner of the Denbies estate.
Old Carriage Road Former carriage road above Westcott, built in the 1800s by William Joseph Denison, owner of the Denbies estate.
Old Carriage Road
Former carriage road above Westcott, built in the 1800s by William Joseph Denison, owner of the Denbies estate.
Old Carriage Road Former carriage road above Westcott, built in the 1800s by William Joseph Denison, owner of the Denbies estate.  For a close up of the carved butterfly sculpture on the left, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7116396">TQ1350 : Butterfly sculpture</a>.
Old Carriage Road
Former carriage road above Westcott, built in the 1800s by William Joseph Denison, owner of the Denbies estate. For a close up of the carved butterfly sculpture on the left, see TQ1350 : Butterfly sculpture.
Butterfly sculpture Carved butterfly sculpture alongside the Old Carriage Road below Denbies Hillside.  The sculpture, installed in 2021 and carved by local sculptor Iain Hamilton Crafer, depicts the lifecycle of the Adonis Blue butterfly, for which Denbies Hillside is a prime site.  For a photo showing its position, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7116382">TQ1350 : Old Carriage Road</a>.
Butterfly sculpture
Carved butterfly sculpture alongside the Old Carriage Road below Denbies Hillside. The sculpture, installed in 2021 and carved by local sculptor Iain Hamilton Crafer, depicts the lifecycle of the Adonis Blue butterfly, for which Denbies Hillside is a prime site. For a photo showing its position, see TQ1350 : Old Carriage Road.
Ranmore Common Several veteran yew trees line the route of what appears to be a mountain bike trail.
Ranmore Common
Several veteran yew trees line the route of what appears to be a mountain bike trail.
Former carriage drive to Denbies Former carriage drive to Denbies from South Lodge on Ranmore Road, seen here as it approaches a bridge under Ranmore Road, its route involving a single zigzag to reduce its gradient.
Former carriage drive to Denbies
Former carriage drive to Denbies from South Lodge on Ranmore Road, seen here as it approaches a bridge under Ranmore Road, its route involving a single zigzag to reduce its gradient.
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Hole Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ1349 (Lat: 51.230981, Lng: -0.37580351)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Mole Valley

Police Authority: Surrey

What 3 Words

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