Broadford

Settlement in Surrey Guildford

England

Broadford

The British Pullman at Shalford Bulleid Pacific No. 35028 &#039;Clan Line&#039; enters Shalford Station with the &#039;British Pullman&#039; dining train on its circular trip through the Surrey hills. The train is due to stop here to replenish its tender from a fire engine in the station yard. The fire engine is operated by a company that organises water refills for steam locomotives at planned stopping places in their itinerary, now that no facilities exist at stations any more. — The British Pullman at Shalford Credit: Bob Walters

Broadford is a small village located in the borough of Guildford in Surrey, England. Situated approximately 30 miles southwest of London, it is nestled within the scenic Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is known for its picturesque surroundings and tranquil atmosphere.

Broadford is primarily a residential area, with a population of around 1,000 people. The village offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a local primary school, a community center, and a village hall. There are also several shops and a pub, providing convenience for locals.

The natural beauty of the area attracts outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling trails in the surrounding countryside. The nearby Surrey Hills offer stunning views, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. Additionally, the village benefits from being close to the larger towns of Guildford and Dorking, which provide further shopping and leisure options.

Broadford is well-connected to other parts of Surrey and London. The village is served by regular bus services, providing easy access to nearby towns and villages. The A25 road runs through the village, connecting it to the wider road network. The closest railway station is located in Guildford, offering direct train services to London Waterloo.

Overall, Broadford offers a peaceful and scenic environment, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural setting within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Broadford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.209137/-0.570518 or Grid Reference SU9946. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The British Pullman at Shalford

Bulleid Pacific No. 35028 'Clan Line' enters Shalford Station with the 'British Pullman' dining train on its circular trip through the Surrey hills. The train is due to stop here to replenish its tender from a fire engine in the station yard. The fire engine is operated by a company that organises water refills for steam locomotives at planned stopping places in their itinerary, now that no facilities exist at stations any more.

Bob Walters

Shalford Mill

Historic (18C) water mill on the Tillingbourne at Shalford village. It is owned by the National Trust and undergoing conservation work (2022).

Colin Smith

Shalford - Historic Cottage

Timber-framed old building on The Street opposite The Seahorse inn.

Colin Smith

Shalford - The Seahorse

Village pub dating from late 17th century, sited on The Street, close to the parish church. Link

Colin Smith

Shalford - Old Toll House

Historic building on the Guildford-Horsham road with a jettied first floor room which is above the pavement.

Colin Smith

Shalford - The Queen Victoria

A popular village pub beside Shalford Railway Station.

Colin Smith

Shalford - Railway Station

On the North Downs Line, Shalford Station caters for trains to Guildford and Reading in one direction, plus to Redhill and Gatwick Airport the other way.

Colin Smith

Shalford - Village Sign

Pictorial sign showing St Christopher carrying the Christ Child through a shallow ford (hence Shalford).

Colin Smith

Shalford - Swift Tower

Swift nesting sculpture by Will Nash, on Shalford Common in the village centre. The whole pole is ca 10 metres high.

Colin Smith

Guildford - Chantries Wood

Information board at a line of sight through the woodland that affords a view of distant Guildford Cathedral.

Colin Smith

Shalford Mill - Tilling Bourne

Tilling Bourne is a tributary of the River Wey which flows past the village of Shalford and provides the water to power Shalford Mill.

Rob Farrow

Shalford Mill - Eastern faÃ§ade

This is the view of the mill that greets you as you walk towards it from 'The Street' (which is the A281).

Rob Farrow

Shalford Mill - Entrance

This is a view of the main entrance into Shalford Mill (which was closed when we visited). TQ0047 : Shalford Mill - Tilling Bourne feeds the mill with water which flows under the building from left to right as viewed here.

Rob Farrow

Shalford Mill - Side channel of Tilling Bourne

Tilling Bourne (see TQ0047 : Shalford Mill - Tilling Bourne) has a secondary, lesser channel immediately to the south of TQ0047 : Shalford Mill - Eastern façade.

Rob Farrow

Shalford - The Seahorse PH - road frontage

The Seahorse pub & restaurant in the village of Shalford is directly on the A281 through the village, where it is called 'The Street'. Their own website: Link

The building dates back to the C17th and is EH Grade II listed: Link

Rob Farrow

Shalford - The Seahorse PH - side view

Looking at TQ0047 : Shalford - The Seahorse PH - road frontage from its carpark. See linked photo for more information.

Rob Farrow

Chinthurst Hill - Waymarkers

Two waymarkers point towards short circular walks (Bluebell Trail and Tower Trail) on Chinthurst Hill, north of Wonersh.

Colin Smith

Chinthurst Hill - Tower

The stone tower is a folly, built in the late 1930s for Lord Inchcape. The small column in the foreground carries a toposcope but many of its given views are obscured by trees. Link

Colin Smith

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Broadford is located at Grid Ref: SU9946 (Lat: 51.209137, Lng: -0.570518)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Guildford

Police Authority: Surrey