Beare Green

Settlement in Surrey Mole Valley

England

Beare Green

Old Milestone, A24, The Street, by No. 17 Westminster Cottage The milestone is located on the South East side of the road, in the pavement back to the fence. Parish of Capel (Mole Valley District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Dorking plate design, erected by Horsham &amp; Dorking turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:- 29 / FROM / WESTR / BRIDGE

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Milestone Society National ID: SY_LA29 — Old Milestone, A24, The Street, by No. 17 Westminster Cottage Credit: Lionel Joseph

Beare Green is a small village located in the district of Mole Valley in Surrey, England. Situated approximately 25 miles south of London, it is nestled in the beautiful countryside of the North Downs.

The village is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, including fields, woodlands, and rolling hills. It offers a tranquil and peaceful setting for residents and visitors alike, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

Despite its rural setting, Beare Green is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village is situated just off the A24 road, which provides easy access to Dorking, Horsham, and Gatwick Airport. Additionally, the nearby train stations of Holmwood and Dorking Deepdene offer regular services to London and other major destinations.

In terms of amenities, Beare Green has a few local shops and services, including a convenience store, a post office, and a pub. For further amenities, residents can easily access the nearby towns of Dorking and Horsham, which offer a wider range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

The village is also home to a primary school, providing education for the local children. For secondary education, students typically travel to nearby towns.

Overall, Beare Green offers a charming countryside setting with convenient access to amenities and transport links. It is an idyllic place for those seeking a peaceful retreat while still being within reach of larger urban areas.

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Beare Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.17077/-0.31924 or Grid Reference TQ1742. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone, A24, The Street, by No. 17 Westminster Cottage

The milestone is located on the South East side of the road, in the pavement back to the fence. Parish of Capel (Mole Valley District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Dorking plate design, erected by Horsham & Dorking turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- 29 / FROM / WESTR / BRIDGE Grade II listed by Historic England, List Entry Number: 1378129 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SY_LA29

Lionel Joseph

Henfold Lane

North towards Dorking.

Robin Webster

Henfold Lane

North towards Dorking.

Robin Webster

Oil pipeline markers at a corner of Misbrooks Green Road

The 10 inch Esso oil pipeline (presumed to be that from Fawley to Purfleet) is marked by a prominent post with a fluorescent cap and an older style short concrete post. A right of way marker on the left points to a public footpath running along the North side of Misbrooks Common.

SK53

Holmwood station

Looking towards Horsham.

Robin Webster

Railway north from Holmwood station

Looking from the Old Horsham Road bridge to the A24 Horsham Road bridge. Milepost 27 on the right - the datum seems to be Waterloo, although no trains are routed from there now.

Robin Webster

Former recycling bay, Old Horsham Road

Presumably this once had assorted skips lined up. The sign asks people not to leave bottles etc. here, remarkably it has been complied with.

Robin Webster

Broadwood's Rough

The wood across the field is part of extensive woodland here.

Robin Webster

Looking across bridleway 581, Capel

The more geometric trees are in the grounds of Derry Stud.

Robin Webster

Original alignment of A29 Ockley Road

This dates from before the A24 roundabout and Capel bypass were built. It seems to have been retained as a path, as the pavement is missing on the deviation route.

Robin Webster

Horsham - Dorking line at A29 bridge

Towards Horsham.

Robin Webster

Holmwood Common, near Holmwood Corner, South Holmwood, Surrey - Mixed Broadleaf Woodland With Extensive Undergrowth

Holmwood Common is woodland on clay. The area proved relatively difficult to cultivate otherwise, and so was left to grow native species in earlier centuries. After industrialisation, part of the area was used to extract clay for a brickworks on the site, but all signs of that have now gone. The picture shows the typical nature of the woodland on the common. This was taken at the start of an orienteering event.

Pete Chapman