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Westerham Heights

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Westerham Heights

Looking south from London Road The white specks in the distance are lorries on the M25 London orbital road.
Looking south from London Road Credit: Nigel Freeman

Westerham Heights is a prominent hill located in the district of Kent, England. Situated in the North Downs range, it is part of the beautiful countryside that characterizes this region. With an elevation of approximately 235 meters (771 feet), Westerham Heights offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Covered in lush greenery, the hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, including different species of wildflowers, birds, and small mammals. The hill is home to several walking trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its natural beauty while enjoying a peaceful and scenic environment.

The area surrounding Westerham Heights is steeped in history. It is believed that the hill played a significant role during the Roman occupation of Britain, serving as a strategic lookout point. Additionally, remnants of Iron Age settlements have been discovered in the vicinity, adding to its historical importance.

Westerham Heights also holds cultural significance. The hill is located near the town of Westerham, which is famous for being the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Visitors can explore the nearby Churchill family home, Chartwell House, which has been preserved as a museum dedicated to the life and legacy of the renowned British statesman.

Overall, Westerham Heights in Kent offers a blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural attractions, making it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the rich heritage of this picturesque region.

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Westerham Heights Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.289358/0.058372523 or Grid Reference TQ4356. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking south from London Road The white specks in the distance are lorries on the M25 London orbital road.
Looking south from London Road
The white specks in the distance are lorries on the M25 London orbital road.
A leafy Surrey Lane
A leafy Surrey Lane
The driveway of Cerne Easter
The driveway of Cerne Easter
The North Downs Way
The North Downs Way
Pilgrim House
Pilgrim House
The Spinning Wheel at Hawley's Corner, TN16 At the end of Gray's Road, which leads west from the A223 Westerham Hill. In front of the restaurant-cum-pub is the private Spinning Wheel Cottage.
The Spinning Wheel at Hawley's Corner, TN16
At the end of Gray's Road, which leads west from the A223 Westerham Hill. In front of the restaurant-cum-pub is the private Spinning Wheel Cottage.
Cherry Lodge golf course, TN16 See <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cherrylodgegc.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cherrylodgegc.co.uk/">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>
Cherry Lodge golf course, TN16
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Park Farm, Rag Hill, Tatsfield TN16
Park Farm, Rag Hill, Tatsfield TN16
Ricketts Hill Road, Tatsfield TN16 Looking north
Ricketts Hill Road, Tatsfield TN16
Looking north
Countryside near Tatsfield TN16 This scene was taken looking north from just east of Avenue Road, which despite its grand name is just a track which leads northwards from Rag Hill Road, itself a narrow country lane.
Countryside near Tatsfield TN16
This scene was taken looking north from just east of Avenue Road, which despite its grand name is just a track which leads northwards from Rag Hill Road, itself a narrow country lane.
Buckhurst Road TN16 Looking north
Buckhurst Road TN16
Looking north
Pilgrims Way Standing in Pilgrims Lane looking towards the junction with Clarks Lane (left), Croydon Road (right) and Pilgrims Way (forward). The house on the left is in Surrey, that on the right is in Kent (and the edge of the London Borough of Bromley is only a kilometre away). The colourful sign is the contractor's safety, etc. notice in connection with works on Thames Water's Westerham Disinfection Plant and pumping station which is tucked into a fold of the North Downs at this point.
Pilgrims Way
Standing in Pilgrims Lane looking towards the junction with Clarks Lane (left), Croydon Road (right) and Pilgrims Way (forward). The house on the left is in Surrey, that on the right is in Kent (and the edge of the London Borough of Bromley is only a kilometre away). The colourful sign is the contractor's safety, etc. notice in connection with works on Thames Water's Westerham Disinfection Plant and pumping station which is tucked into a fold of the North Downs at this point.
Farm buildings, Cudham Grange, Kent
Farm buildings, Cudham Grange, Kent
M25 bridge over B2024 (Croydon Road), Westerham Although the M25 passes very close to Westerham, there is no direct connection. Slip roads were originally planned at this point, but were never built. Whether this was to save money, or to preserve the sanity of the Westerham population, is not recorded.
M25 bridge over B2024 (Croydon Road), Westerham
Although the M25 passes very close to Westerham, there is no direct connection. Slip roads were originally planned at this point, but were never built. Whether this was to save money, or to preserve the sanity of the Westerham population, is not recorded.
St Mary's church, Tatsfield Ancient (11th century) parish church, grade II listed (list entry number 1029719). Used by both Anglican and Roman Catholic congregations.
St Mary's church, Tatsfield
Ancient (11th century) parish church, grade II listed (list entry number 1029719). Used by both Anglican and Roman Catholic congregations.
Rag Hill Where the lane passes under the trees is the point where Surrey, Kent and Greater London meet: the car in the background is in a driveway of a house called Brindle Wood, which is in Tatsfield, Surrey; the hedge on the left is in Kent and the hedge on the right is in the London Borough of Bromley.
Rag Hill
Where the lane passes under the trees is the point where Surrey, Kent and Greater London meet: the car in the background is in a driveway of a house called Brindle Wood, which is in Tatsfield, Surrey; the hedge on the left is in Kent and the hedge on the right is in the London Borough of Bromley.
Tatsfield Primary School Dating back to 1848, the school is very much on the edge of the village.
Tatsfield Primary School
Dating back to 1848, the school is very much on the edge of the village.
View south west from the North Downs Way, across fields west of Pilgrim House
View south west from the North Downs Way, across fields west of Pilgrim House
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Westerham Heights is located at Grid Ref: TQ4356 (Lat: 51.289358, Lng: 0.058372523)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Sevenoaks

Police Authority: Kent

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