Hook Heath

Urban Greenspace in Surrey Woking

England

Hook Heath

Basingstoke Canal, Woking View  of the canal near Parley Drive Bridge looking towards Woking
Basingstoke Canal, Woking Credit: Richard Rogerson

Hook Heath is a charming residential area located in Woking, Surrey, England. It is known for its picturesque surroundings and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful urban greenspace. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of detached houses and luxury mansions set amidst well-maintained gardens and tree-lined streets.

One of the standout features of Hook Heath is its abundant green spaces and parks. The Hook Heath Open Space, situated in the heart of the area, offers a vast expanse of open fields, perfect for leisurely walks, picnics, or outdoor activities. The open space also has a children's playground, making it a popular destination for families with young children.

In addition to the open space, there are several smaller parks and green areas scattered throughout Hook Heath, providing residents with ample opportunities to connect with nature. These greenspaces are well-kept and often feature benches and pathways, allowing locals to enjoy peaceful moments amidst the beautiful surroundings.

Hook Heath boasts excellent transport links, with easy access to the nearby towns of Woking and Guildford. Both towns offer a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment options. The area is also conveniently located near major road networks, such as the M25 and A3, making it an attractive location for commuters.

With its serene environment, well-maintained green spaces, and convenient location, Hook Heath offers residents a unique blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. It is a sought-after destination for those looking to enjoy the best of both worlds.

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Basingstoke Canal, Woking View  of the canal near Parley Drive Bridge looking towards Woking
Basingstoke Canal, Woking
View of the canal near Parley Drive Bridge looking towards Woking
The Colquhoun Family Mausoleum: late August 2022 Amongst others buried here are the diplomat Sir James Colquhoun <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Colquhoun_(diplomat)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Colquhoun_(diplomat)">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> his son the lawyer Patrick Colquhoun <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Colquhoun_(lawyer)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Colquhoun_(lawyer)">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> and his son in law, the oriental scholar Sir James Redhouse <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Redhouse" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Redhouse">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> Departing this month: 5th August 2022, Janet Durham of The Seekers; 7th August, the historian and narrator David McCullough; 8th, the singer Olivia Newton-John; 9th the author Raymond Briggs; 
18th, the actress Josephine Tewson; 20th, the golfer Tom Weiskopf; 25th, the former M.P. Giles Radice; 30th, former Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev; and lastly, on the 31st, BBC legend Bill Turnbull.
The Colquhoun Family Mausoleum: late August 2022
Amongst others buried here are the diplomat Sir James Colquhoun LinkExternal link his son the lawyer Patrick Colquhoun LinkExternal link and his son in law, the oriental scholar Sir James Redhouse LinkExternal link Departing this month: 5th August 2022, Janet Durham of The Seekers; 7th August, the historian and narrator David McCullough; 8th, the singer Olivia Newton-John; 9th the author Raymond Briggs; 18th, the actress Josephine Tewson; 20th, the golfer Tom Weiskopf; 25th, the former M.P. Giles Radice; 30th, former Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev; and lastly, on the 31st, BBC legend Bill Turnbull.
Brookwood Cemetery (South) late August 2022
Brookwood Cemetery (South) late August 2022
Wynch Hill Coop supermarket near Woking.
Wynch Hill
Coop supermarket near Woking.
St Catherines Suburban road in Woking.
St Catherines
Suburban road in Woking.
West Hill Golf Course
West Hill Golf Course
Knaphill Baptist Church: early September 2015 Baptists form a major branch of Evangelical Christianity distinguished by baptizing professing  believers only, as opposed to infant baptism; and doing so by complete immersion.  Their history dates back to the early 17th century.  
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the First and Second Great Awakenings increased church membership in the United States. Baptist missionaries have spread their faith to every continent. Today there are a 100 million Baptists worldwide.
Knaphill Baptist Church: early September 2015
Baptists form a major branch of Evangelical Christianity distinguished by baptizing professing believers only, as opposed to infant baptism; and doing so by complete immersion. Their history dates back to the early 17th century. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the First and Second Great Awakenings increased church membership in the United States. Baptist missionaries have spread their faith to every continent. Today there are a 100 million Baptists worldwide.
Brookwood Farm Drive, Knaphill The access road from the Sainsbury lights to the new Brookwood Farm housing estate, still under construction at this time.
Brookwood Farm Drive, Knaphill
The access road from the Sainsbury lights to the new Brookwood Farm housing estate, still under construction at this time.
Brookwood Farm estate The entrance to the new Brookwood Farm housing estate in Knaphill.
Brookwood Farm estate
The entrance to the new Brookwood Farm housing estate in Knaphill.
Brookwood Telephone Exchange The rear of the Telephone Exchange from the new Brookwood Farm estate.
Brookwood Telephone Exchange
The rear of the Telephone Exchange from the new Brookwood Farm estate.
Redding Way junction, Knaphill The junction on the A322 with Redding Way viewed from Brookwood Farm Drive.
Redding Way junction, Knaphill
The junction on the A322 with Redding Way viewed from Brookwood Farm Drive.
Oak Tree Road, Knaphill The stubb off Oak Tree Road near the Redding Way junction. The blue enclosure was put up by the gas board while major gas main repairs were being carried out on the A322.
Oak Tree Road, Knaphill
The stubb off Oak Tree Road near the Redding Way junction. The blue enclosure was put up by the gas board while major gas main repairs were being carried out on the A322.
Walkway to the Brookwood Sainsbury store The walkway off the A322 to the large Sainsbury store in Knaphill. For some reason the store was called the Brookwood Sainsbury although the premises are in Knaphill.
Walkway to the Brookwood Sainsbury store
The walkway off the A322 to the large Sainsbury store in Knaphill. For some reason the store was called the Brookwood Sainsbury although the premises are in Knaphill.
Kirkland Avenue, Goldsworth Park Kirkland Avenue near the junction with Cliton Way.
Kirkland Avenue, Goldsworth Park
Kirkland Avenue near the junction with Cliton Way.
Hawkeswell Close, Goldsworth Park The junction of Hawkeswell Close with Kirkland Avenue in this large 1970s housing estate to the west of Woking.
Hawkeswell Close, Goldsworth Park
The junction of Hawkeswell Close with Kirkland Avenue in this large 1970s housing estate to the west of Woking.
Tregarth Place, Goldsworth Park A cul de sac off Kirkland Avenue in this large 1970s housing estate to the west of Woking.
Tregarth Place, Goldsworth Park
A cul de sac off Kirkland Avenue in this large 1970s housing estate to the west of Woking.
Robinia, Goldsworth Park A Robinia by the junction of Tregarth Place with Kirkland Avenue.
Robinia, Goldsworth Park
A Robinia by the junction of Tregarth Place with Kirkland Avenue.
Barges, Basingstoke Canal A pair of barges in the basin by the Hermitage Bridge.
Barges, Basingstoke Canal
A pair of barges in the basin by the Hermitage Bridge.
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Hook Heath is located at Grid Ref: SU9757 (Lat: 51.304008, Lng: -0.60215733)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Woking

Police Authority: Surrey

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