Upper Hyde

Settlement in Hampshire

England

Upper Hyde

Sandown Bay As viewed from Shanklin Down. Shanklin is in the foreground, Sandown in the centre near the pier and Culver Cliff bringing up the furthest point of the cliffs. — Sandown Bay Credit: Simon Carey

Upper Hyde is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, in southern England. Situated within the New Forest National Park, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for residents and visitors alike. The village is part of the civil parish of Hyde, which also includes the neighboring village of Lower Hyde.

Upper Hyde is primarily a residential area with a close-knit community. It features a mix of traditional cottages, modern houses, and a few local businesses. The village is known for its charming character, with many buildings retaining their original architectural style. The area is well-maintained, with clean streets and well-kept gardens.

Nature enthusiasts are attracted to Upper Hyde due to its proximity to the New Forest. The national park provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The village is also close to several nature reserves and woodlands, making it an ideal base for outdoor activities.

Despite its rural location, Upper Hyde benefits from good transport links. The nearby A35 road connects the village to larger towns and cities in the region, including Southampton and Bournemouth. The nearest train station is Ashurst, approximately five miles away, providing further accessibility to other parts of Hampshire and beyond.

In terms of amenities, Upper Hyde has limited facilities within the village itself. However, the nearby towns of Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst offer a wider range of shops, restaurants, and services. Additionally, the village is within a short drive of several primary and secondary schools, making it an attractive place for families.

Overall, Upper Hyde is a charming and peaceful village, offering a rural lifestyle within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Upper Hyde Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.630943/-1.1930493 or Grid Reference SZ5781. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sandown Bay

As viewed from Shanklin Down. Shanklin is in the foreground, Sandown in the centre near the pier and Culver Cliff bringing up the furthest point of the cliffs.

Simon Carey

Shanklin Down

Looking up the combe from the bridleway that links Shanklin Down with Middle Barn,

Simon Carey

Shanklin Down

This is a good bridleway on broad downland towards the radar and radio masts at St. Boniface Down SZ5678. It is usually much more popular with walkers.

Graham Horn

From Shanklin Down

Looking north-west from the wide downland with St. Martin's Down SZ5680 to the right and Wroxall SZ5579 in the valley to the left.

Graham Horn

View from Shanklin Down

There is not much interest in the scrubby downland in the foreground. The interest lies in the view, towards Shanklin SZ5881 and round Sandown Bay to Culver Down SZ6385 the eastern end of the island.

Graham Horn

High Street, Shanklin â 1978

Providing an 'olde-tyme' backdrop to a venerable bus. Southern Vectis 702 is a Bristol K with ECW bodywork, new to the company in 1939 and converted for open top services in 1959. When this view was taken she was already approaching her 40th year of service with the company, and although seen here on a private charter, was still regularly used on normal services. In 2021, now affectionately called 'The Old Girl', she is still in service, although now only used for special private charter work. As such, she holds the UK, and possibly world, record for a bus in continuous service with the same operator. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Crossroads at Apse Heath

Showing the single local store at the intersection of the A3056 Newport Road, with Alverstone Road to the north and Ventnor Road to the south.

Paul Coueslant

Bus station and garage, Shanklin â 1978

Many major bus companies between the 1930s and 1950s combined garaging of buses with passenger terminals, and Southern Vectis was no exception. This view shows the scene when Southern Vectis was part of the National Bus Company. The bus is a Leyland National, no.883. This was the standard single deck bus developed for the NBC in the early 1970s and was found throughout the UK, with over 7000 being built. The site is now occupied by a supermarket Link with bus services now loading at the kerbside on Landguard Road. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust