Golden Valley

Valley in Surrey Waverley

England

Golden Valley

Hindhead Common Pine trees and a clearing near the visitor centre at the Devil&#039;s Punch Bowl. — Hindhead Common Credit: Ian Taylor

Golden Valley, Surrey, commonly referred to as Valley, is a small village located in the southeastern region of England. It is situated within the county of Surrey, approximately 20 miles southwest of London. Valley is part of the larger district of Guildford and falls under the jurisdiction of the Guildford Borough Council.

The village is nestled in a picturesque valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. It boasts a charming and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle. The area is renowned for its natural beauty, with numerous walking trails and scenic spots that attract both locals and tourists alike.

Valley is home to a close-knit community, characterized by friendly and welcoming residents. The village center features a range of amenities, including local shops, a post office, a primary school, and a village hall where community events and gatherings take place. Additionally, Valley benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding area offers a wealth of recreational opportunities. Residents can enjoy exploring the nearby Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers stunning landscapes, picturesque villages, and a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Valley is also within close proximity to the historic town of Guildford, which offers a wider range of amenities, shopping centers, and cultural attractions.

In summary, Golden Valley, Surrey (Valley) is a charming village nestled within a beautiful countryside setting. With its peaceful ambiance, strong sense of community, and access to stunning natural landscapes, Valley provides an idyllic living environment for its residents.

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Golden Valley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.118367/-0.7499316 or Grid Reference SU8736. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hindhead Common

Pine trees and a clearing near the visitor centre at the Devil's Punch Bowl.

Ian Taylor

Devil's Punch Bowl

Looking down into the natural bowl.

Ian Taylor

Devil's Punch Bowl

Looking across the Devil's Punch Bowl.

Ian Capper

Looking westwards along London Road

Without doubt the biggest event in Hindhead's history was the building of the Hindhead Tunnel, before which this was a notorious bottleneck on the A3. Without doubt the biggest event in the UK was the death of Queen Elizabeth II after 70 years on the throne; although new Prime Minister Liz Truss and her chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng ran it close by introducing a "fiscal event" that saw markets react negatively and wipe out any benefits. On the world stage, Vladimir Putin held spurious referendums in 4 areas he had won from Ukraine, and announced that these would now be part of Russia in perpetuity. The Italians and Swedes chose parties of the right to form their next governments. And in outer space, NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid to see if this could be done if it were ever really needed.

Basher Eyre

Advertising board in London Road

It shows pupils from Churcher's College which celebrates its 300th anniversary this year. Richard Churcher made his fortune with the East India Company. Every month on the last day, I record the most prominent deaths in the UK and beyond. One death overshadowed all others, that of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second on the 8th of September at 3:10pm. Others to depart were: 1st September 2022, boxing legend Earnie Shavers; 2nd September, ASWAD's Drummie Zeb; 6th, armed robber turned author, John McVicar; 8th, Grange Hill's headteacher Mrs McCluskie, actress Gwyneth Powell; 15th, Rugby legend, Eddie Butler; 22nd, Wolf Hall author Hilary Mantel; 23rd the nasty nurse in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' Louise Fletcher; and on the 28th, US Rapper Coolio.

Basher Eyre

Dawn breaks at the old BMW Garage in London Road

This month has been mostly pleasant, weather wise. The hot spell promised for early September never materialised. Mostly it was warm and still. Towards the end of the month we caught the tail end of Hurricane Ian. The official Met Office summary is here Link

Basher Eyre

Devil's Punch Bowl - Viewpoint

New wooden signposts for "Hidden Hindhead" and the "Sailor's Stroll" at the head of this large natural amphitheatre by Hindhead.

Colin Smith

Ridgemoor Close: June 2023

Basher Eyre

Midsummer morning in Wood Road

This year I am going to try and take a photo on all the days that end in 1. As well as this I shall say how many photos the site (and I) have bagged in 2023. For example, early on January 2nd I used the advanced search facility to discover that so far the site has 200 images for 2023 and I have 5. This I shall record from now on in the picture description.

Basher Eyre

Commemorative plaque in Wood Road

Basher Eyre

Hindhead Tunnel Vision Day

On 14 May 2011, the yet-to-be-opened Hindhead Tunnel was opened to allow people to walk through it, prior to its official opening to traffic later in the year. Visitors were bussed to the northern portal. Behind the bus is the new Miss James footbridge.

Ben Gamble

Hindhead Tunnel Vision

On 14 May 2011, the yet-to-be-opened Hindhead Tunnel was opened to allow people to walk through it, prior to its official opening to traffic later in the year. This is part of the acillary buildings housing control equipment etc by the northern portal.

Ben Gamble

Hindhead Tunnel, Southern Portal

On 14 May 2011, the yet-to-be-opened Hindhead Tunnel was opened to allow people to walk through it, prior to its official opening to traffic later in the year. People walked through the northbound tunnel, the southbound one being used to bus them back to the start.

Ben Gamble

Hindhead Tunnel Vision

On 14 May 2011, the yet-to-be-opened Hindhead Tunnel was opened to allow people to walk through it, prior to its official opening to traffic later in the year. Just inside the northbound bore, looking back out.

Ben Gamble

Hindhead Tunnel Vision

On 14 May 2011, the yet-to-be-opened Hindhead Tunnel was opened to allow people to walk through it, prior to its official opening to traffic later in the year. Looking into the tunnel from near the northern portal.

Ben Gamble

Hindhead Tunnel Vision

On 14 May 2011, the yet-to-be-opened Hindhead Tunnel was opened to allow people to walk through it, prior to its official opening to traffic later in the year. Inside the tunnel, SOS points are positioned at regular and frequent intervals.

Ben Gamble

Hindhead Tunnel Vision

On 14 May 2011, the yet-to-be-opened Hindhead Tunnel was opened to allow people to walk through it, prior to its official opening to traffic later in the year. Links to the other bore of the twin-bore tunnel are placed at intervals to allow for escape and emergency access. This is the point where the two sides of the tunnel met on 26 February 2009. NOTE that the position is an estimate, as there's no GPS signal underground.

Ben Gamble