Bowlhead Green

Settlement in Surrey Waverley

England

Bowlhead Green

The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes Credit: Alex McGregor

Bowlhead Green is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated approximately 10 miles south-west of Guildford and 40 miles south-west of London, it falls within the administrative district of Waverley. The village is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

Known for its tranquil and idyllic setting, Bowlhead Green offers residents and visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The village is characterized by its charming collection of traditional cottages and period houses, which add to its quintessential English village atmosphere.

Facilities within the village are limited, with only a handful of amenities available. These include a local pub, The Bowlhead Green Inn, which serves as a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. Additionally, there is a small village hall that hosts community events and gatherings.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horseback riding. Bowlhead Green is also in close proximity to several nature reserves and recreational areas, including the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Despite its small size, Bowlhead Green benefits from good transportation links, with easy access to the A3 road and nearby railway stations, such as Milford and Godalming, providing convenient connections to larger towns and cities in the region.

In summary, Bowlhead Green is a charming and peaceful village in the heart of Surrey's countryside, offering residents and visitors a delightful escape and a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

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Bowlhead Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.136857/-0.691406 or Grid Reference SU9138. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes
The Pirrie Hall
The Pirrie Hall
St Michael & All Angels Church Grade I listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260876" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260876">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Michael & All Angels Church
Grade I listed building - LinkExternal link
Farmland, Thursley The crop has been harvested.
Farmland, Thursley
The crop has been harvested.
Old petrol pumps, Thursley On the old A3, before it was upgraded to dual carriageway. No longer used but still surviving, and repainted since 2012.
Old petrol pumps, Thursley
On the old A3, before it was upgraded to dual carriageway. No longer used but still surviving, and repainted since 2012.
The Eagle Statue, Brook Lodge
The Eagle Statue, Brook Lodge
Thursley - The Street Old red brick cottages line the village's former main street, now a quiet lane.
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Thursley - The Street
Old red brick cottages line the village's former main street, now a quiet lane. LinkExternal link
Thursley - St Michael's Church Parts of St Michael and All Angels date back to Saxon times but much of the fabric is now Victorian.
Note the cross carries a black drape - mourning for Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
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Thursley - St Michael's Church
Parts of St Michael and All Angels date back to Saxon times but much of the fabric is now Victorian. Note the cross carries a black drape - mourning for Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). LinkExternal link
Thursley - Font Original font of Bargate stone inside St Michael and All Angels Church which has Saxon roots.
Thursley - Font
Original font of Bargate stone inside St Michael and All Angels Church which has Saxon roots.
Thursley - Royal Arms Board with royal coat of arms dated 1783, realm of King George III, within the historic parish church.
Thursley - Royal Arms
Board with royal coat of arms dated 1783, realm of King George III, within the historic parish church.
Thursley - Sunset Cottage Timber-framed 16th century cottage with a distinctively large sloping roof on The Street.
Thursley - Sunset Cottage
Timber-framed 16th century cottage with a distinctively large sloping roof on The Street.
Daffodils in Thursley Churchyard
Daffodils in Thursley Churchyard
Upper Highfield Farm House Grade II listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240875" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240875">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upper Highfield Farm House
Grade II listed building - LinkExternal link
The entrance to Witley Park on Lea Coach Road
The entrance to Witley Park on Lea Coach Road
The entrance to Witley Park on Lea Coach Road
The entrance to Witley Park on Lea Coach Road
Estate bridge, Bowlhead Green Road It carries a footbridge from Witley Park
Estate bridge, Bowlhead Green Road
It carries a footbridge from Witley Park
Bowlhead Green, Surrey Right on the SW corner of Surrey near the Sussex border.
Bowlhead Green, Surrey
Right on the SW corner of Surrey near the Sussex border.
Bowlhead Green Farm
Bowlhead Green Farm
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Bowlhead Green is located at Grid Ref: SU9138 (Lat: 51.136857, Lng: -0.691406)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

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Heath Hall
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Post Box
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Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Plate: CP5D
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
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Post Box Type: wall
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Royal Cypher: GR
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Source: survey
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Shelter
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Source: survey
Survey Date: 2022-09-10
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Bench
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