Colgate

Civil Parish in Sussex Horsham

England

Colgate

The Dragon Public House, Colgate, West Sussex At one of the main crossroads of this small village. The pub is named after the dragon which was said to live in the nearby St. Leonards Forest. — The Dragon Public House, Colgate, West Sussex Credit: Pete Chapman

Colgate is a civil parish located in the district of Horsham, West Sussex, England. It is situated approximately 30 miles south of London and is part of the historic county of Sussex. The parish covers an area of around 6 square miles and has a population of approximately 1,200 people.

Colgate is a rural area characterized by its picturesque countryside and charming village atmosphere. The parish is surrounded by rolling hills, woodlands, and fields, offering residents and visitors a peaceful and idyllic setting. The area is well-known for its natural beauty and is popular among outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous walking and cycling routes.

The village itself is small but has a strong sense of community. It features a local church, St. Saviour's, which dates back to the 12th century and is a prominent landmark in the area. There is also a village hall, which serves as a hub for various community activities and events.

Despite its rural location, Colgate benefits from good transport links. The nearby A264 road provides easy access to the neighboring towns and cities, including Horsham, Crawley, and Gatwick Airport. The village is also serviced by a regular bus service, connecting residents to the wider area.

Overall, Colgate, Sussex offers a peaceful countryside retreat with a strong community spirit. It is a place where residents can enjoy the tranquility of rural life while still having access to essential amenities and transport links to nearby towns and cities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.077897/-0.252269 or Grid Reference TQ2232. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Dragon Public House, Colgate, West Sussex At one of the main crossroads of this small village. The pub is named after the dragon which was said to live in the nearby St. Leonards Forest.

The Dragon Public House, Colgate, West Sussex

At one of the main crossroads of this small village. The pub is named after the dragon which was said to live in the nearby St. Leonards Forest.

The Cherry Tree Public House, Near Faygate, West Sussex. A wayside inn on the N side of the A264 dual carriageway

The Cherry Tree Public House, Near Faygate, West Sussex.

A wayside inn on the N side of the A264 dual carriageway

Water Tower, Beacon Hill, Colgate, West Sussex This concrete water tower is built near to the highest point on Beacon Hill (146m above sea level). Colgate is situated on top of a long ridge of wealdland that stretches E-W between Pease Pottage and the outskirts of Horsham. Water pressure in the area would be quite low without the use of a water tower.

Water Tower, Beacon Hill, Colgate, West Sussex

This concrete water tower is built near to the highest point on Beacon Hill (146m above sea level). Colgate is situated on top of a long ridge of wealdland that stretches E-W between Pease Pottage and the outskirts of Horsham. Water pressure in the area would be quite low without the use of a water tower.

Forest Grange, in the heart of St Leonards Forest, Near Horsham, West Sussex Earlier maps (e.g. 1993) show this as the site of Forest Grange School. Later maps have dropped school from the name. It didn&#039;t looked like it was being used as a school at the time the picture was taken.

Forest Grange, in the heart of St Leonards Forest, Near Horsham, West Sussex

Earlier maps (e.g. 1993) show this as the site of Forest Grange School. Later maps have dropped school from the name. It didn't looked like it was being used as a school at the time the picture was taken.

Forestry Operations, St Leonards Forest, Near Horsham, West Sussex The forest is run by the Forestry Commission for commercial timber extraction. Here we see a lorry on the main access track (also a public bridleway) being loaded up with logs.

Forestry Operations, St Leonards Forest, Near Horsham, West Sussex

The forest is run by the Forestry Commission for commercial timber extraction. Here we see a lorry on the main access track (also a public bridleway) being loaded up with logs.

Gate house to the Holmbush estate, off A264, between Crawley and Horsham The gatehouse to the original main drive up to the house on the Holmwood estate.

Gate house to the Holmbush estate, off A264, between Crawley and Horsham

The gatehouse to the original main drive up to the house on the Holmwood estate.

Bridle Road To Bucks Head Through St Leonards Forest, West Sussex The start of the main route through the forest from near The Dragon pub. This is a public bridleway.

Bridle Road To Bucks Head Through St Leonards Forest, West Sussex

The start of the main route through the forest from near The Dragon pub. This is a public bridleway.

Ancient Boundary? Earthwall Adjacent to Bridleway Between Beacon Hill and the St Leonards Forest Bridleway Earthwalls are often found in forested areas an can signify the presence of a very old boundary line. They often feature distinctive trees (e.g. pollards, or yews). Here we see an earthwall in a beech wood. The public right of way (bridleway) runs close to and parallel to the earthwall for some way.

Ancient Boundary? Earthwall Adjacent to Bridleway Between Beacon Hill and the St Leonards Forest Bridleway

Earthwalls are often found in forested areas an can signify the presence of a very old boundary line. They often feature distinctive trees (e.g. pollards, or yews). Here we see an earthwall in a beech wood. The public right of way (bridleway) runs close to and parallel to the earthwall for some way.

Colgate Village Hall, Colgate, West Sussex This village hall is the centre for a lot of village life and is appropriately in the centre of the village! This particular hall building replaced one that was bombed during the second world war.

Colgate Village Hall, Colgate, West Sussex

This village hall is the centre for a lot of village life and is appropriately in the centre of the village! This particular hall building replaced one that was bombed during the second world war.

St Saviours Church, Colgate, West Sussex Centrally located in the village: almost opposite one of the two main road junctions; and near to the village hall. Brick built with a slate roof.

St Saviours Church, Colgate, West Sussex

Centrally located in the village: almost opposite one of the two main road junctions; and near to the village hall. Brick built with a slate roof.

Bridleway through Holmbush Forest, near Colgate, West Sussex This bridleway runs through Holmbush forest from Colgate to the main road between Crawley and Horsham (A264).

Bridleway through Holmbush Forest, near Colgate, West Sussex

This bridleway runs through Holmbush forest from Colgate to the main road between Crawley and Horsham (A264).

Woodsman's Hut, St Leonard's Forest. Forestry Commission Workshop.

Woodsman's Hut, St Leonard's Forest.

Forestry Commission Workshop.

James 'Dan' Hall

Bus stop and road approaching Faygate northbound The bus stop hut has now been taken down after the car above managed to &quot;park&quot; itself within!

Bus stop and road approaching Faygate northbound

The bus stop hut has now been taken down after the car above managed to "park" itself within!

Bridleway near junction of Grouse Lane and Blackhouse Road, Colgate, West Sussex View taken looking SSE. This bridleway leads to Newstead Farm (approx 1200m).

Bridleway near junction of Grouse Lane and Blackhouse Road, Colgate, West Sussex

View taken looking SSE. This bridleway leads to Newstead Farm (approx 1200m).

Junction of Grouse Road and Woodland Lane, Near Colgate, West Sussex Woodland Lane is a narrow metalled no through private road. A Post box is situated at the junction to serve the needs of around a dozen dwellings along Woodland Lane.

Junction of Grouse Road and Woodland Lane, Near Colgate, West Sussex

Woodland Lane is a narrow metalled no through private road. A Post box is situated at the junction to serve the needs of around a dozen dwellings along Woodland Lane.

Lower Grouse Farm, Grouse Road, Near Colgate, West Sussex A collection of farm buildings, including a barn and farmhouse on the south side of the road. View taken from the north, looking S.

Lower Grouse Farm, Grouse Road, Near Colgate, West Sussex

A collection of farm buildings, including a barn and farmhouse on the south side of the road. View taken from the north, looking S.

Entrance to Stone Edge Nurseries, Woodland Lane, near Colgate, West Sussex A small plant nursery in a very rural location, situated near the end of a dead end country lane.
Nursery on the N side of the Lane.

Entrance to Stone Edge Nurseries, Woodland Lane, near Colgate, West Sussex

A small plant nursery in a very rural location, situated near the end of a dead end country lane. Nursery on the N side of the Lane.

Woodland Lane, running through Barnsnap Wood A very quiet metalled lane (with grass growing up the middle!). Access to a few farms, a nursery and several private houses. View taken looking SW.

Woodland Lane, running through Barnsnap Wood

A very quiet metalled lane (with grass growing up the middle!). Access to a few farms, a nursery and several private houses. View taken looking SW.

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Colgate is located at Grid Ref: TQ2232 (Lat: 51.077897, Lng: -0.252269)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex

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Bus Stop

The Dragon Inn

Bus: yes

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Public Transport: platform

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Lat/Long: 51.0808598/-0.247607

Bus Stop

The Dragon Inn

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Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.0808097/-0.2484656

Coombe Wood

Place: isolated_dwelling

Lat/Long: 51.0794647/-0.2491182

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 51.0753898/-0.2495123

Hiking: yes

Information: guidepost

Source: GPS

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 51.0753889/-0.2495447

White Herons Farm

Place: farm

Lat/Long: 51.0779131/-0.2544693

Forest Heights Farm

Place: farm

Lat/Long: 51.0751802/-0.2505838

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