Bramley

Civil Parish in Surrey Waverley

England

Bramley

Downs Link near Cranleigh The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Here, a bridge carries a road across the former railway. — Downs Link near Cranleigh Credit: Malc McDonald

Bramley is a civil parish located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated about three miles south of Guildford, it covers an area of approximately 18 square kilometers. The parish is predominantly rural, with a charming countryside setting that is highly valued by its residents.

The village of Bramley itself is the main settlement within the parish. It has a population of around 4,000 people and offers a range of amenities and services to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a medical center, a post office, and a selection of shops and local businesses.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Bramley is popular among nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city living. The area boasts numerous walking and cycling routes, allowing residents to explore the stunning natural beauty of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which lies to the south.

Transport links in Bramley are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The A281 road runs through the parish, providing easy access to Guildford and Horsham, while the nearest railway station is located in nearby Shalford, offering regular services to London and other destinations.

Overall, Bramley, Surrey, is a charming and tranquil civil parish that offers a high quality of life to its residents. With its rural setting and convenient amenities, it provides the perfect balance between countryside living and accessibility to urban areas.

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Bramley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.167083/-0.554769 or Grid Reference TQ0141. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Downs Link near Cranleigh

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here, a bridge carries a road across the former railway.

Malc McDonald

Downs Link near Cranleigh

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here, a bridge carries the path over a farm track.

Malc McDonald

Farm track near Cranleigh

A farm track in Surrey countryside, near Cranleigh.

Malc McDonald

Downs Link near Cranleigh

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. The bridge ahead carries a farm track over the former railway route.

Malc McDonald

Bridge over the Downs Link path near Cranleigh

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. The bridge was built to carry a farm track over the railway line.

Malc McDonald

Downs Link near Bramley

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. From this point, near Bramley, into Guildford, the path is also on the route of National Cycle Network route 22.

Malc McDonald

National Cycle Network route 22 near Bramley

This path, shared by pedestrians and cyclists, forms part of National Cycle Network route 22. The bridge ahead carries the Downs Link path, on a former railway alignment, across the path.

Malc McDonald

Wey & Arun Canal near Bramley

The Wey and Arun Canal is a 23-mile-long canal in the south of England, between the River Wey at Shalford, Surrey and the River Arun at Pallingham, in West Sussex. Passing through a rural landscape, there was little freight traffic to justify its continued existence, and the canal was officially abandoned in 1871. Without maintenance, the canal gradually became derelict over much of its length. However, since 1970, active restoration by The Wey & Arun Canal Trust has resulted in several miles of the waterway being restored to navigable standard. Work is continuing, with the ultimate aim of re-opening the entire canal to navigation. Link

Part of the River Wey navigations. Link

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Malc McDonald

National Cycle Network route 22 near Bramley

This path, shared by people walking and cycling, forms part of National Cycle Network route 22. The bridge ahead carries another shared path, the Downs Link, which follows the course of a dismantled railway.

Malc McDonald

National Cycle Network route 22 near Bramley

At this junction, the path to the right forms part of National Cycle Network route 22. The path is shared by pedestrians and cyclists. The path to the left is only for pedestrians.

Malc McDonald

Bramley - Canal Restoration Works

Excavation in progress by the Wey & Arun Canal Trust south of Bramley and adjacent to the Downslink footpath. Link

Colin Smith

Birtley Green - Greensand Way

Wide path heading from the Downslink towards Rooks Hill Farm.

Colin Smith

Shamley Green - Footbridge

This substantial wooden footbridge is losing its supports on the Shamley Green bank of the brook.

Colin Smith

Shamley Green - River Bank Erosion

This substantial wooden footbridge is losing its concrete supports on the Shamley Green bank of the brook.

Colin Smith

Bramley - Wey and Arun Canal

Section of the old canal which is slowly being restored by the Wey & Arun Canal Trust in sections. Link

Colin Smith

Winkworth Arboretum - Snowman Trail

"Nine Ladies Dancing", decorated snowman number 9 on the festive trail for Christmas 2022. Link

Colin Smith

Winkworth - Valleyside

View of the hillside to the east of Rowes Flash, an artificial lake in the valley bottom at Winkworth Arboretum. Link

Colin Smith

Winkworth Arboretum - Snowman Trail

"Ten Lords a-Leaping", decorated snowman number 10 on the festive trail for Christmas 2022 - with a female lord to appease the politically correct folk. Link

Colin Smith

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Bramley is located at Grid Ref: TQ0141 (Lat: 51.167083, Lng: -0.554769)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey