Clark's Green

Settlement in Surrey Mole Valley

England

Clark's Green

Railway bridge by Ockley station The station approach is on the right. — Railway bridge by Ockley station Credit: Robin Webster

Clark's Green is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated in the southeastern part of the county, Clark's Green is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is known for its tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty. The village is part of the local government district of Guildford.

Despite its small size, Clark's Green has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries. The village features a number of historical buildings, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. This charming church is a focal point of the community and holds regular services for the local residents.

The village is predominantly residential, with a close-knit community that values its rural setting and close proximity to nature. The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The village is also home to several small businesses, including a local pub and a few independent shops.

Clark's Green benefits from good transport links, with the nearby A3 road providing easy access to the city of Guildford, located approximately five miles to the north. Guildford offers a wider range of amenities, including shopping centers, entertainment venues, and schools.

Overall, Clark's Green is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural retreat within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Clark's Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.138326/-0.3290116 or Grid Reference TQ1739. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Railway bridge by Ockley station

The station approach is on the right.

Robin Webster

Capel Church

St John the Baptist - near the village centre

Chris Shaw

Ockley station

looking north

Andrew Longton

Bridge at Ockley Station

Martyn Davies

Ockley Station

Ockley Station reminds you that railway station names are often arbitrarily chosen, this station being probably closer to Capel than it is to Ockley. As you can see this is a traditional Victorian Style railway station in design, but in fact now the buildings are private houses, and so there is no waiting room or ticket office. Actually a waiting room would be welcome as the trains only come one every hour. The eagle-eyed will spot that this is the complementary photograph to TQ1640 : Ockley station.

Martyn Davies

Restoration of the Crown

Well, just maintenance actually.

Andy Potter

Carters Car Care

Built with curious, oversized bricks.

Andy Potter

Bay Cottage, Capel

At 164 The Street, a late C17 tile-hung cottage with end chimneys (which are far from vertical). The area at the front has been paved for use by the adjacent surgery (but is registered common land, part of the roadside wastes of Capel). The shrub in a pot appears to say: "don't park in front of my front gate" (well, would you want the white line extended in front of a house like that?).

Hugh Craddock

Carters of Capel

Carters Petrol Station and Stores at 87 The Street, Capel, on the corner of Vicarage Lane, and opposite St John the Baptist Church: TQ1740 : Capel Church.

Hugh Craddock

The Crown, Capel

The Crown Link

, at 98 The Street in Capel, dates back to the C17.

Hugh Craddock

Church of St John the Baptist, Capel

Partly dating from the C12, but heavily restored in the C19.

Hugh Craddock

Stone stile at rear of churchyard, Capel

A stone wall was built around the churchyard during the major restoration of 1864, and this stone stile presumably dates from that time, although modelled on a traditional form. It was placed on the line of the public footpath to Ryersh Lane and Ockley village, now footpath Capel 203. It also provides access to the graveyard extension to the rear of the churchyard (although there is a gateway, rather easier to negotiate, nearby).

Hugh Craddock

Ryersh Lane railway bridge (west ramp)

West ramp built to carry Ryersh Lane (public bridleway Ockley 157) over the Horsham-Dorking railway line.

Hugh Craddock

Field, trees and sky

Looking West towards the end of the day having crossed the railway and about to cross the A24 using a splendid bridleway.

Nick Warner

Pond near Rushetts

Just off the footpath, there is a summerhouse and staging on the left for secluded fishing or contemplation of the ducks.

Robin Webster

View over Capel towards Leith Hill

The sign on the finger post is headed "Young wildlife in grass", and advises people to keep to the footpaths. The fields around here seem to be managed as a grassland nature reserve.

Robin Webster