Hillhead

Settlement in Hampshire New Forest

England

Hillhead

Bourne Gap red buoy Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Hillhead is a small village located in Hampshire, a county in southern England. Situated on the coast, it lies between the larger towns of Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent. The village has a population of around 3,000 residents.

Hillhead is known for its picturesque setting, with stunning views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve is a haven for birdwatchers, with a wide variety of species that can be spotted throughout the year.

Despite its small size, Hillhead offers a range of amenities for its residents and visitors. The village boasts a handful of local shops, including a post office, convenience store, and several independent businesses. There are also a few pubs and restaurants, providing a selection of dining options.

Hillhead's coastal location makes it a haven for water sports enthusiasts. The village has a sailing club and a yacht club, attracting sailors from far and wide. The beach is popular with families and sun-seekers during the summer months, offering a place to relax and enjoy the seaside atmosphere.

Overall, Hillhead is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a beautiful natural environment. Its coastal location and range of amenities make it an appealing place to live and visit.

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Hillhead Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.809723/-1.3219267 or Grid Reference SU4701. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bourne Gap red buoy

Roger Cornfoot

Beach

This is a view of Nelsons Place, from the Cadland House Beach.

Paul Beaman

Beach.

A view of the Beach in front of The Cadland House.

Paul Beaman

Bourne Gap port channel buoy

Close up of lateral port channel buoy 'Bourne Gap'. It's light characteristic is one red flash every three seconds.

Ian Paterson

Pond, Juggler's Moor, Stanswood

A small pond at the seaward end of Juggler's Moor. It is mostly fed by the adjacent stream, but is weakly saline, suggesting percolation of salt water through the shingle.

Robin Somes

Pond, Juggler's Moor, Stanswood

A small pond at the seaward end of Juggler's Moor. It is mostly fed by the adjacent stream, but is weakly saline, suggesting percolation of salt water through the shingle.

Robin Somes

Bourne Gap again

Another view of the port channel buoy featured in SZ4999 : Bourne Gap port channel buoy.

Ian Paterson

Cadland House & Gardens Heritage Open Day (1)

The present day Cadland House was the centrepiece of this 2014 Heritage Open Day event that saw the historic pleasure grounds surrounding the house open to the public. Wealthy banker Robert Drummond, senior partner of Drummond's Bank acquired the manor of Cadland in 1772. In c1775 he commissioned the building of the original Cadland House 5 miles to the north, as well as a fishing lodge here called Boarn Hill Cottage. Both were designed by Henry Holland, together with the pleasure grounds that were laid out by his father-in-law Lancelot (Capability) Brown. The original Cadland House was demolished in 1953, whilst the present day Cadland House has evolved over the years from Boarn Hill Cottage, the simple Cottage Orné fishing lodge that once stood here. The views of the Solent from the terrace of the house are quite outstanding. The pleasure grounds are an unusual example of Capability Brown's work in that they are a miniature version of a pattern on a much larger scale used by him elsewhere, with perimeter belts, sheltered walk circuits, clumps, and scattered tree planting.

Mike Searle

Cadland House & Gardens Heritage Open Day (2)

Admiring the view of the Solent. Taken from the terrace of Cadland House.

Mike Searle

Cadland House & Gardens Heritage Open Day (3)

A plinth with a statue of an eagle in the pleasure grounds.

Mike Searle

Cadland House & Gardens Heritage Open Day - detail (4)

Mike Searle

Cadland House & Gardens Heritage Open Day (5)

The present day Cadland House, west front.

Mike Searle

Cadland House & Gardens Heritage Open Day (6)

One of the vistas or 'Peeps' of the Solent created in the landscaping of the pleasure grounds.

Mike Searle

Cadland House & Gardens Heritage Open Day (7)

A view of Cadland House on the return leg of the Perimeter Walk.

Mike Searle

The Solent, Bourne Gap Channel Marker Buoy

Red buoy marking the Thorn Channel by which shipping avoids Bramble Bank when travelling between Southampton Water and the Isle of Wight.

David Dixon

The Solent : Coastal Scenery

Looking towards a ship entering Southampton Water.

Lewis Clarke

Flag and Castle, Calshot

Built in Tudor times to defend the port of Southampton, Calshot Castle now shares the end of Calshot Point with a lifeboat station and coastguard lookout, together with more recent former military buildings.

Des Blenkinsopp

Ship passing Calshot Castle

Taken from the stonework around the outer wall of the castle. The entrance to Southampton Docks is fairly narrow and large vessels come quite near the coast just here.

Des Blenkinsopp

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Hillhead is located at Grid Ref: SU4701 (Lat: 50.809723, Lng: -1.3219267)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: New Forest

Police Authority: Hampshire