North Looe

Settlement in Surrey Epsom and Ewell

England

North Looe

Bottom of Rifle Butts Alley Looking up Rifle Butts Alley from near the catch-pit <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3747533">TQ2159 : Rifle Butts Alley (3): the sump</a>, following the improvement works in early 2022. The path has now been restored to its original width between the fence and the railings on the left-hand side.
Bottom of Rifle Butts Alley Credit: Hugh Craddock

North Looe is a small village located in the county of Surrey, in the southeastern region of England. Situated near the town of Guildford, it is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a pleasant and serene environment.

The village itself is characterized by its quaint and charming atmosphere, with traditional English cottages lining the streets. The surrounding landscape is dominated by rolling green hills, offering stunning views of the countryside and providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking.

North Looe is a close-knit community with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village boasts a few local amenities, including a village hall, a community center, and a small primary school. Although it may lack some of the larger-scale facilities found in nearby towns, residents benefit from the peaceful and idyllic nature of their surroundings.

For those seeking a taste of city life, the town of Guildford is conveniently located just a short distance away. Here, residents can access a wider range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Overall, North Looe offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, making it an ideal location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace the charms of a traditional English village.

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North Looe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.332669/-0.23413188 or Grid Reference TQ2360. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bottom of Rifle Butts Alley Looking up Rifle Butts Alley from near the catch-pit <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3747533">TQ2159 : Rifle Butts Alley (3): the sump</a>, following the improvement works in early 2022. The path has now been restored to its original width between the fence and the railings on the left-hand side.
Bottom of Rifle Butts Alley
Looking up Rifle Butts Alley from near the catch-pit TQ2159 : Rifle Butts Alley (3): the sump, following the improvement works in early 2022. The path has now been restored to its original width between the fence and the railings on the left-hand side.
Rifle Butts Alley (near the top) Rifle Butts Alley, looking downhill from near the top, following the improvement works in early 2022.
Rifle Butts Alley (near the top)
Rifle Butts Alley, looking downhill from near the top, following the improvement works in early 2022.
Postbox topper, Epsom Downs Post Office Postbox topper on a postbox outside Epsom Downs Post Office in Fir Tree Road.
Postbox topper, Epsom Downs Post Office
Postbox topper on a postbox outside Epsom Downs Post Office in Fir Tree Road.
Shopping parade, Fir Tree Road Shopping parade in Fir Tree Road.  The postbox on the right has a topper (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7250242">TQ2359 : Postbox topper, Epsom Downs Post Office</a>).
Shopping parade, Fir Tree Road
Shopping parade in Fir Tree Road. The postbox on the right has a topper (see TQ2359 : Postbox topper, Epsom Downs Post Office).
Epsom Downs Station Originally opened in 1865. At one time, the station had nine platforms; now there is just one, with Tattenham Corner station being closer to the race course.
Epsom Downs Station
Originally opened in 1865. At one time, the station had nine platforms; now there is just one, with Tattenham Corner station being closer to the race course.
Epsom Downs Station Originally opened in 1865. At one time, the station had nine platforms; now there is just one, with Tattenham Corner station being closer to the race course. The building, to the left of picture, is the original station building which has been extended and is now housing.
Epsom Downs Station
Originally opened in 1865. At one time, the station had nine platforms; now there is just one, with Tattenham Corner station being closer to the race course. The building, to the left of picture, is the original station building which has been extended and is now housing.
Epsom Downs Beyond the fence is the platform of Epsom Downs station.
Epsom Downs
Beyond the fence is the platform of Epsom Downs station.
Mayfield Lavender The new shop and coffee bar, at a location where they have had a shop for several years.
Mayfield Lavender
The new shop and coffee bar, at a location where they have had a shop for several years.
Mayfield Lavender The new shop and coffee bar, at a location where they have had a shop for several years.
Mayfield Lavender
The new shop and coffee bar, at a location where they have had a shop for several years.
Drift Bridge The railway line runs from Epsom Downs (left of picture) to Victoria via Sutton and West Croydon. As of 2023, the frequency of trains is two per hour.
Drift Bridge
The railway line runs from Epsom Downs (left of picture) to Victoria via Sutton and West Croydon. As of 2023, the frequency of trains is two per hour.
Bridleway Near Ewell NESCOT (North East Surrey College of Technology), lies to the left of this bridleway with sheep grazing in enclosures. 

To the right is a school sports ground. Light rain became heavier as boys left the changing facilities, with groans audible.
Bridleway Near Ewell
NESCOT (North East Surrey College of Technology), lies to the left of this bridleway with sheep grazing in enclosures. To the right is a school sports ground. Light rain became heavier as boys left the changing facilities, with groans audible.
Ewell Sports club beside Ewell East station. It appeared in a similar condition when my cycling club used the club house for its presentation dinner in the late 1990s.
Ewell
Sports club beside Ewell East station. It appeared in a similar condition when my cycling club used the club house for its presentation dinner in the late 1990s.
Ewell Sports club beside Ewell East station. It appeared in a similar condition when my cycling club used the club house for its presentation dinner in the late 1990s.
Ewell
Sports club beside Ewell East station. It appeared in a similar condition when my cycling club used the club house for its presentation dinner in the late 1990s.
Ewell Sports club beside Ewell East station.
Ewell
Sports club beside Ewell East station.
Ewell East Station Looking in the Sutton direction.
Ewell East Station
Looking in the Sutton direction.
Ewell East Station Looking in the Epsom direction.
Ewell East Station
Looking in the Epsom direction.
Priest Hill Nature Reserve Memorial to Josef František, DFM & Bar (7 October 1914 – 8 October 1940) a Czechoslovak fighter pilot and Second World War fighter ace who flew for the air forces of Czechoslovakia, Poland, France, and the United Kingdom. He was the highest-scoring non-British Allied ace in the Battle of Britain, with 17 confirmed victories and one probable, all gained in a period of four weeks in September 1940. 

On 4 September 2022 a memorial was unveiled on Priest Hill in Epsom, England, not far from the place he died.
Priest Hill Nature Reserve
Memorial to Josef František, DFM & Bar (7 October 1914 – 8 October 1940) a Czechoslovak fighter pilot and Second World War fighter ace who flew for the air forces of Czechoslovakia, Poland, France, and the United Kingdom. He was the highest-scoring non-British Allied ace in the Battle of Britain, with 17 confirmed victories and one probable, all gained in a period of four weeks in September 1940. On 4 September 2022 a memorial was unveiled on Priest Hill in Epsom, England, not far from the place he died.
Priest Hill Nature Reserve Memorial to Josef František, DFM & Bar (7 October 1914 – 8 October 1940) a Czechoslovak fighter pilot and Second World War fighter ace who flew for the air forces of Czechoslovakia, Poland, France, and the United Kingdom. He was the highest-scoring non-British Allied ace in the Battle of Britain, with 17 confirmed victories and one probable, all gained in a period of four weeks in September 1940.

On 4 September 2022 a memorial was unveiled on Priest Hill in Epsom, England, not far from the place he died.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7448773">TQ2261 : Priest Hill Nature Reserve</a>
Priest Hill Nature Reserve
Memorial to Josef František, DFM & Bar (7 October 1914 – 8 October 1940) a Czechoslovak fighter pilot and Second World War fighter ace who flew for the air forces of Czechoslovakia, Poland, France, and the United Kingdom. He was the highest-scoring non-British Allied ace in the Battle of Britain, with 17 confirmed victories and one probable, all gained in a period of four weeks in September 1940. On 4 September 2022 a memorial was unveiled on Priest Hill in Epsom, England, not far from the place he died. TQ2261 : Priest Hill Nature Reserve
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North Looe is located at Grid Ref: TQ2360 (Lat: 51.332669, Lng: -0.23413188)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Epsom and Ewell

Police Authority: Surrey

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.332669,-0.23413188
Mayfield plant nursery and shop
Shop: florist
Lat/Long: 51.3283411/-0.2344611
Man Made: mast
Lat/Long: 51.3350792/-0.2371987
Power: substation
Substation: minor_distribution
Lat/Long: 51.3353263/-0.2376372
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.3345351/-0.2402791
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3352264/-0.2377717
Kindergarten
Beechcroft Nursery
Lat/Long: 51.3328009/-0.2382812
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