Blackwater

Settlement in Hampshire Hart

England

Blackwater

Bohunt Farnborough A new year a new school!

See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7674545">SU8557 : Fernhill School</a>. — Bohunt Farnborough Credit: Mr Ignavy

Blackwater is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles west of the town of Farnborough, Blackwater is part of the Hart district. The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 3,000 people.

Blackwater benefits from its close proximity to major transportation routes, including the M3 motorway, which provides easy access to London and the South Coast. The nearby Blackwater railway station offers regular services to destinations such as Reading and Gatwick Airport, making it a convenient location for commuters.

The village itself is characterized by a mix of housing types, including traditional cottages, modern developments, and some historic buildings. There are several amenities available to residents, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The nearby towns of Farnborough and Camberley offer additional shopping and leisure facilities.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate Blackwater's proximity to the beautiful Hawley Lake and Hawley Meadows, which provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, fishing, and birdwatching. The village also benefits from its proximity to the picturesque Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers stunning landscapes and numerous hiking trails.

Overall, Blackwater is a quiet and well-connected village in Hampshire, offering a pleasant living environment with easy access to amenities and natural attractions.

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Blackwater Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.328126/-0.774242 or Grid Reference SU8559. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bohunt Farnborough

A new year a new school! See SU8557 : Fernhill School.

Mr Ignavy

Sandhurst Royal Military Academy

Graduation Day: Passing Out Parade for another batch of newly qualified young officers. At The Old College Parade Ground. Aerial - Link

Simon Johnston

The Junction of Park Street and Gordon Road, Camberley

This is quite near the town centre and you can park for an hour in Gordon Road.

Graham Clutton

Blackwater River, Sandhurst

The Blackwater River passing under the Guildford to Reading railway line between Sandhurst and Yateley.

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St Michael's, Camberley

The church stands in a prominent position above the A30, London Road.

Andrew Smith

St Michael's, Camberley

Viewed from the southeast on the other side of the A30.

Andrew Smith

Open Day at the Royal Military Academy

Sandhurst opened its doors as well as its grounds. There were many army displays too eg "The Wolds Wagoners Motorcycle Display Team".

Colin Smith

The Blackwater to Sandhurst railway line crossing the River Blackwater

Taken from the footbridge that goes from Shepherds Meadows Nature Reserve to Blackwater housing estates.

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River Blackwater

Shepherds Meadows is an area of wetland and woods on either side of the River Blackwater at Sandhurst. The river here marks the boundary between Hampshire and Berkshire.

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Heron in Shepherds Meadows

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The River Blackwater at Blackwater

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Branksome Hill Road, College Town

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The Avenue, Camberley

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St. Tarcisius, Camberley

Situated at the junction of Southern Road and the A30.

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Sandhurst Lake

This lake is always full of ducks, swans, seagulls and the visiting herons

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The Jolly Farmer, College Town

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Thirty Miles to London

Milestone on the A30 showing surprisingly accurate measurements to important places (then) en route to London. The large arrow above the milestone is not the direction to travel but a shop sign for the narrow passage next to the milestone.

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