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Dry Hill

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Dry Hill

Barn near Gotwick Manor Behind a gate off Shepherdsgrove Lane.
Barn near Gotwick Manor Credit: Robin Webster

Dry Hill is a prominent hill located in Surrey, England. It is part of the North Downs, a range of chalk hills stretching across southern England. With an elevation of 271 meters (889 feet), Dry Hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The hill is covered in a mix of grassland and woodland, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. It is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare and protected species such as the chalkhill blue butterfly and the yellowhammer bird. The hill's diverse habitat also supports a wide range of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and nature photography.

Dry Hill is traversed by several footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The hill is known for its picturesque landscapes, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and vibrant wildflowers in the summer months. The steep slopes of Dry Hill attract hikers and climbers, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for outdoor adventurers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Dry Hill also has historical significance. It has been a site of human activity for thousands of years, with evidence of prehistoric settlements and ancient burial mounds found in the surrounding area. The hill's rich history adds an extra layer of intrigue and fascination for visitors interested in the region's past.

Overall, Dry Hill in Surrey is a captivating destination that combines natural beauty, biodiversity, and historical significance. Whether visitors are seeking a peaceful walk, a challenging hike, or an opportunity to connect with nature, Dry Hill offers a memorable experience in the heart of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.155797/0.046287551 or Grid Reference TQ4341. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barn near Gotwick Manor Behind a gate off Shepherdsgrove Lane.
Barn near Gotwick Manor
Behind a gate off Shepherdsgrove Lane.
Bridleway in Mill Wood This bridleway leads up from Smithers Lane, past Scarletts Lake towards the A264 Holtye Road.
Bridleway in Mill Wood
This bridleway leads up from Smithers Lane, past Scarletts Lake towards the A264 Holtye Road.
Entrance gateway to Gotwick Manor On Shepherd's Grove Road.
Entrance gateway to Gotwick Manor
On Shepherd's Grove Road.
Bridge on Shepherdsgrove Lane This lane leads from Dormansland towards the A264 Holtye Road. It crosses over Kent Water (a stream on the Kent Sussex boundary), but confusingly it is now the border between Surrey and East Sussex. Seen from the Surrey side. Also the Vanguard Way (long distance path) uses this quiet lane to head towards The A264 and Brookland Wood.
Bridge on Shepherdsgrove Lane
This lane leads from Dormansland towards the A264 Holtye Road. It crosses over Kent Water (a stream on the Kent Sussex boundary), but confusingly it is now the border between Surrey and East Sussex. Seen from the Surrey side. Also the Vanguard Way (long distance path) uses this quiet lane to head towards The A264 and Brookland Wood.
Kent Water - looking upstream This stream is on the Kent / Sussex boundary, but confusingly, it starts from Old Surrey Hall and is now the border between Surrey and East Sussex. Surrey is on the right.
Kent Water - looking upstream
This stream is on the Kent / Sussex boundary, but confusingly, it starts from Old Surrey Hall and is now the border between Surrey and East Sussex. Surrey is on the right.
Pond, Greathed Manor Within the parkland surrounding Greathed and Park Manors.
Pond, Greathed Manor
Within the parkland surrounding Greathed and Park Manors.
Oak and bluebells near Hoopers Farm It is unusual in these parts for bluebells to grow thickly in an open field. Perhaps it was once a wood? Indeed it was. Kiln Wood is roughly square in late Victorian maps, extending over this area. Now it is a much smaller triangle behind and right of the viewpoint.
Oak and bluebells near Hoopers Farm
It is unusual in these parts for bluebells to grow thickly in an open field. Perhaps it was once a wood? Indeed it was. Kiln Wood is roughly square in late Victorian maps, extending over this area. Now it is a much smaller triangle behind and right of the viewpoint.
Yellow auto-suggestion As I gazed at this photograph of oil-seed rape, for a moment I thought I could smell it. How about you?
Yellow auto-suggestion
As I gazed at this photograph of oil-seed rape, for a moment I thought I could smell it. How about you?
View towards the North Downs The white in the distance beyond the central power pole is the old chalk quarry above Oxted.
View towards the North Downs
The white in the distance beyond the central power pole is the old chalk quarry above Oxted.
Bridleway traffic, Old Lodge Farm This is also a private road serving several establishments, mainly to do with horses.
Bridleway traffic, Old Lodge Farm
This is also a private road serving several establishments, mainly to do with horses.
Trees in a regular row These appear to be Limes. They have been planted all along the wood edge.
Trees in a regular row
These appear to be Limes. They have been planted all along the wood edge.
Colour in Jules Wood Unless the path has wandered a little from where it should be, the rhododendron is in Kent and the other side of the path is Surrey.
Colour in Jules Wood
Unless the path has wandered a little from where it should be, the rhododendron is in Kent and the other side of the path is Surrey.
Small pond near Crippenden Manor This has been made along a stream, seemingly for decorative purposes. It is about the same length again behind the viewpoint, but that part is mainly in TQ4441!
Small pond near Crippenden Manor
This has been made along a stream, seemingly for decorative purposes. It is about the same length again behind the viewpoint, but that part is mainly in TQ4441!
Ewe and lambs The post and rail fences dividing this field up into paddocks are presumably for horses - the sheep can duck straight through them.
Ewe and lambs
The post and rail fences dividing this field up into paddocks are presumably for horses - the sheep can duck straight through them.
Scarletts, Furnace Lane A grade II listed building (listed as Scarlets), much the worse for wear. The centre part is late mediaeval. The grounds have recently been tidied up before the boarded-up house is tackled - usually it is the other way around. I was surprised to find that this had not been geographed before, until I realized it was previously hidden from the lane by trees and vegetation.
Scarletts, Furnace Lane
A grade II listed building (listed as Scarlets), much the worse for wear. The centre part is late mediaeval. The grounds have recently been tidied up before the boarded-up house is tackled - usually it is the other way around. I was surprised to find that this had not been geographed before, until I realized it was previously hidden from the lane by trees and vegetation.
Range of buildings, Lower Stonehurst Farm The far white building is a 20th century cottage. There are two long narrow brick buildings closer, which, if the maps are correct, are more recent and date from about 1960 - 1970. The near building has two stable doors, but these cannot account for the full length of the buildings. What were they used for?
Range of buildings, Lower Stonehurst Farm
The far white building is a 20th century cottage. There are two long narrow brick buildings closer, which, if the maps are correct, are more recent and date from about 1960 - 1970. The near building has two stable doors, but these cannot account for the full length of the buildings. What were they used for?
Horses on the footpath The public footpath between Upper and Lower Stonehurst Farms follows a deliberately engineered track, which here crosses the field on a low, straight causeway.
Horses on the footpath
The public footpath between Upper and Lower Stonehurst Farms follows a deliberately engineered track, which here crosses the field on a low, straight causeway.
West of Hollow Lane The unexciting view from about the only available and accessible gap in the hedge of the high-banked part of Hollow Lane passing through this square. Somewhere behind the trees is a grid electricity sub-station, which has no connection with the local distribution line passing across the field.
West of Hollow Lane
The unexciting view from about the only available and accessible gap in the hedge of the high-banked part of Hollow Lane passing through this square. Somewhere behind the trees is a grid electricity sub-station, which has no connection with the local distribution line passing across the field.
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Dry Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ4341 (Lat: 51.155797, Lng: 0.046287551)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Tandridge

Police Authority: Surrey

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Located within 500m of 51.155797,0.046287551
Man Made: survey_point
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 51.1574116/0.0454919
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Dry Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 51.1576425/0.0462179
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Dry Hill Fort
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 51.1566686/0.045215
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Ele: 172m
Man Made: survey_point
Ref: S5095
Tpuk Ref: TP2864
Lat/Long: 51.1557912/0.0463244
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