Gilbury Hard

Settlement in Hampshire New Forest

England

Gilbury Hard

Farm Track and Bridleway A bit smart for just a bridleway, this is also a drive to East Hill Farm.
Farm Track and Bridleway Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Gilbury Hard is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated in the southern region of the country, it lies approximately 15 miles northwest of the city of Winchester. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, boasting rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming rural landscapes.

With a population of around 500 residents, Gilbury Hard exudes a tranquil and tight-knit community atmosphere. The village is characterized by its quaint cottages, traditional architecture, and well-maintained gardens, providing a charming and idyllic setting for its inhabitants.

Gilbury Hard offers a range of essential amenities for its residents. These include a local primary school, a village hall, and a small convenience store, ensuring that the basic needs of the community are met within close proximity. For further services and facilities, residents can easily access nearby towns and cities such as Winchester or Basingstoke.

The village enjoys a rich history, with several historical landmarks and attractions to explore. One notable site is the 12th century St. Mary's Church, which stands as a testament to the village's heritage. Additionally, the surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

In conclusion, Gilbury Hard is a charming and peaceful village in Hampshire, offering its residents a tranquil rural lifestyle. With its picturesque landscapes, strong sense of community, and historical significance, it is a place that embodies the quintessential English countryside experience.

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Gilbury Hard Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.80196/-1.4073956 or Grid Reference SU4100. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm Track and Bridleway A bit smart for just a bridleway, this is also a drive to East Hill Farm.
Farm Track and Bridleway
A bit smart for just a bridleway, this is also a drive to East Hill Farm.
Footpath to Cump Copse Public footpath through farmland near Exbury.
Footpath to Cump Copse
Public footpath through farmland near Exbury.
Three Stones, Barn The map calls this Three Stones, I'm not sure why. Two Sheds would be a better name because all that's here is this place and another one much the same off to my right.
Three Stones, Barn
The map calls this Three Stones, I'm not sure why. Two Sheds would be a better name because all that's here is this place and another one much the same off to my right.
Exbury House River Beaulieu at Salternshill from the grounds of Exbury House, Hampshire
Exbury House
River Beaulieu at Salternshill from the grounds of Exbury House, Hampshire
Road Junction, Bucklers Hard By the entrance to the museum village at Bucklers Hard.
Road Junction, Bucklers Hard
By the entrance to the museum village at Bucklers Hard.
Orchard at Bucklers Hard At the museum village of Bucklers Hard where wooden ships were built at one time.
Apples were grown and stored by the villagers as an important part of their diet. Now the fruit is harvested to make a local brand of apple juice.
Orchard at Bucklers Hard
At the museum village of Bucklers Hard where wooden ships were built at one time. Apples were grown and stored by the villagers as an important part of their diet. Now the fruit is harvested to make a local brand of apple juice.
The old village street, Bucklers Hard A wide avenue from the main road down to the old shipbuilding village of Bucklers Hard. Nowadays it's just a grassy public footpath. Entry to the village is on foot from the car park off to the right.
The old village street, Bucklers Hard
A wide avenue from the main road down to the old shipbuilding village of Bucklers Hard. Nowadays it's just a grassy public footpath. Entry to the village is on foot from the car park off to the right.
Aldermoor Land south of Exbury named on the map as Aldermoor.
Aldermoor
Land south of Exbury named on the map as Aldermoor.
Grazing, Three Stones
Grazing, Three Stones
Minor road, Three Stones
Minor road, Three Stones
Crop field and hedgerow
Crop field and hedgerow
Minor road towards Exbury
Minor road towards Exbury
Rough grazing, Clobb
Rough grazing, Clobb
Minor road, Clobb
Minor road, Clobb
Museum end, Bucklers Hard The west end of the museum in Bucklers Hard.
Museum end, Bucklers Hard
The west end of the museum in Bucklers Hard.
Bucklers Hard signs Signs on the end of a house in Bucklers Hard.
Bucklers Hard signs
Signs on the end of a house in Bucklers Hard.
Car Park at Bucklers Hard
Car Park at Bucklers Hard
Exbury Gardens Trees in Salterns Copse in Exbury Gardens.
Exbury Gardens
Trees in Salterns Copse in Exbury Gardens.
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Gilbury Hard is located at Grid Ref: SU4100 (Lat: 50.80196, Lng: -1.4073956)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: New Forest

Police Authority: Hampshire

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.80196,-1.4073956
Footpath: Exbury and Lepe No. 6
Bicycle: no
Crossing: no
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 50.8007952/-1.4087111
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 50.8055755/-1.4042083
Exbury North
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Usage: tourism
Lat/Long: 50.8056806/-1.4040902
Information: sign
Tourism: yes
Lat/Long: 50.8019924/-1.4015239
Seamark Buoy Lateral Category: port
Seamark Buoy Lateral Colour: red
Seamark Buoy Lateral Shape: can
Seamark Buoy Lateral System: iala-a
Seamark Light Character: Fl
Seamark Light Colour: red
Seamark Light Period: 4
Seamark Name: 28
Seamark Type: buoy_lateral
Lat/Long: 50.8000628/-1.4115822
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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