Holmwood to Gomshall Walk
A very pretty forest walk, quite close to London, and the view from Leith Hill, the highest point in the Southeast.
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view from the hill
Holmwood to Gomshall
May-21 • moontiger • On flickr
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another beech
Holmwood to Gomshall
May-21 • moontiger • On flickr
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more bluebells
Holmwood to Gomshall
May-21 • moontiger • On flickr
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near the start
Holmwood to Gomshall
May-21 • moontiger • On flickr
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Jan-18 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Jan-18 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Jan-18 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Jan-18 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Jan-18 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Jan-18 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Jan-18 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Jan-18 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Jan-18 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Jan-18 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Leith Hill Tower
Holmwood to Gomshall walk
Sep-17 • Saturdaywalker • On flickr
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On the way to Leith Hill 1
Sep-17 • Vivienne Lewis • On flickr
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Reflections Friday Street
Sep-17 • Vivienne Lewis • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Aug-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Quaint sign
Holmwood to Gomshall
Sep-15 • moontiger • On flickr
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Don't mess with us
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Sep-15 • moontiger • On flickr
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John Evelyn tomb
Church of St John the Evangelist, Wotton. Hard to get it all in one pic! Here lies the Body of JOHN EVELYN Esq of this place, second son of RICHARD EVELYN Esq who having served the Publick in several employments of which that Commissioner of the Privy Seal in the reign of King James the 2nd was most Honourable: and perpetuated his fame by far more lasting Monuments than those of Stone, or Brass: his Learned and useful works, fell asleep the 27th day of February 1705/6 being the 86th Year of his age in full hope of a glorious resurrection thro faith in Jesus Christ. Living in an age of extraordinary events, and revolutions he learnt (as himself asserted) this truth which pursuant to his intention is here declared. That all is vanity which is not honest and that there's no solid Wisdom but in real piety. Of five Sons and three Daughters borne to him from his most vertuous and excellent Wife MARY sole daughter, and heiress of Sir RICHARD BROWNE of Sayes Court near Deptford in Kent onely one Daughter SUSANNA married to WILLIAM DRAPER Esq of Adscomb in this County survived him - the two others dying in the flower of their age, and all the sons very young except one nam'd John who deceased 24 March 1698/9 in the 45th year of his age, leaving one son JOHN and one daughter ELIZABETH. Holmwood to Gomshall
Sep-15 • moontiger • On flickr
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Ancient shelter
According to the notice, these are sheep! Holmwood to Gomshall
Sep-15 • moontiger • On flickr
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Approaching Abinger Hammer
Holmwood to Gomshall
Sep-15 • moontiger • On flickr
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Wotton church
The pretty church in Wotton which is isolated from the rest of the village by the A25.
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.... though the streams are swollen...
Dec-13 • magyardave2002 • On flickr
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Int he woods
Holmwood to Gomshall
Sep-13 • moontiger • On flickr
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Big tree, steep gully
Holmwood to Gomshall
Sep-13 • moontiger • On flickr
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Frightful family
Holmwood to Gomshall
Sep-13 • moontiger • On flickr
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Fence in the woods
Holmwood to Gomshall
Sep-13 • moontiger • On flickr
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Rowanberries
Holmwood to Gomshall
Sep-13 • moontiger • On flickr
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Peacock caterpillar cluster
On nettle. Note the communal web. Holmwood to Gomshall
Sep-13 • moontiger • On flickr
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'Who lives in a home like this?'
the clues are all there...
Sep-13 • magyardave2002 • On flickr
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Big tree with hedge
Holmwood to Gomshall
Feb-12 • moontiger • On flickr
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Steep climb (looking down)
Holmwood to Gomshall
Feb-12 • moontiger • On flickr
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Congratulatory tree
(for having done the steep climb) Holmwood to Gomshall
Feb-12 • moontiger • On flickr
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View south from Leith Hill
Holmwood to Gomshall
Feb-12 • moontiger • On flickr
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Trees, Leith Hill
Holmwood to Gomshall
Feb-12 • moontiger • On flickr
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Row of trees
Wotton Estate, A lot of vibrant greens today. Holmwood to Gomshall
Feb-12 • moontiger • On flickr
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Fly Agarics, Leith Hill
Sep-10 • Sean O'Neill • On picasa
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Leith Hill Tower
Sep-10 • Sean O'Neill • On picasa
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View north from Leith Hill
Sep-10 • Sean O'Neill • On picasa
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Mill Pond, Friday Street
Sep-10 • Sean O'Neill • On picasa
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Church of St John the Evangelist, Wotton
Sep-10 • Sean O'Neill • On picasa
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St John the Evangelist churchyard
Sep-10 • Sean O'Neill • On picasa
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Monument to Samuel ("Soapy Sam") Wilberforce
Sep-10 • Sean O'Neill • On picasa
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Sulphur Tuft, Abinger Roughs
Sep-10 • Sean O'Neill • On picasa
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Parasol Mushrooms, Abinger Roughs
Sep-10 • Sean O'Neill • On picasa
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crossing the railway line near Holmwood
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the Surrey Hills begin to loom as the route heads to Leath Hill
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Along the path to Leith Hill from Landslip
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Along the path to Leith Hill from Landslip
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Beech tree along the path to Leith Hill
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Leith Hill Tower
From National Trust website: Leith Hill Tower, a fortified folly, is the highest point in the south east of England - the top of the tower being 317 metres (1,029 ft) above sea level. The 19.5 metre (64 ft) tower, built in 1765 by Richard Hull of Leith Hill Place, dominates the hilltop and commands magnificent views across the North and South Downs: to the north it is possible to see St Paul's Cathedral and to the south there is a panorama over the Weald to the English Channel. Amazingly, on a clear day, 13 counties are visible. When Richard Hull died in 1772, he was buried beneath the tower floor. Sadly the tower was soon looted and left to go to ruin. However, in 1984 the Trust refurbished the tower to provide a tea-room, information room and viewing room.
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Leith Hill Tower
From National Trust website: Leith Hill Tower, a fortified folly, is the highest point in the south east of England - the top of the tower being 317 metres (1,029 ft) above sea level. The 19.5 metre (64 ft) tower, built in 1765 by Richard Hull of Leith Hill Place, dominates the hilltop and commands magnificent views across the North and South Downs: to the north it is possible to see St Paul's Cathedral and to the south there is a panorama over the Weald to the English Channel. Amazingly, on a clear day, 13 counties are visible. When Richard Hull died in 1772, he was buried beneath the tower floor. Sadly the tower was soon looted and left to go to ruin. However, in 1984 the Trust refurbished the tower to provide a tea-room, information room and viewing room.
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Deep in the Surrey Hills, near Friday Street
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Deep in the Surrey Hills, near Friday Street
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Deep in the Surrey Hills, near Friday Street
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The Tilling Bourne Near Wotton
Wikipedia: The River Tillingbourne runs along the south side of the North Downs joining the River Wey at Guildford. Its source is near Tilling Springs to the north of Leith Hill and it runs through Friday Street, Abinger Hammer, Gomshall, Shere, Albury, Chilworth and Shalford. The source is a semi-natural uninhabited area. The catchment is situated on sandstone which has a low rate of weathering. The river used to power a number of gunpowder, paper and corn mills in the area. The gunpowder mill was at Chilworth. Present day users include a trout farm, watercress beds and a business growing reeds.
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Abinger Roughs
Abinger Roughs, above the hamlet of Abinger, is an area of woodland with scrub, grassland, beech, conifers and a nature trail. Its name refers to the area's former use as rough pasture land
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Abinger Roughs
Abinger Roughs, above the hamlet of Abinger, is an area of woodland with scrub, grassland, beech, conifers and a nature trail. Its name refers to the area's former use as rough pasture land
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Abinger Roughs
Abinger Roughs, above the hamlet of Abinger, is an area of woodland with scrub, grassland, beech, conifers and a nature trail. Its name refers to the area's former use as rough pasture land
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Abinger Roughs
Abinger Roughs, above the hamlet of Abinger, is an area of woodland with scrub, grassland, beech, conifers and a nature trail. Its name refers to the area's former use as rough pasture land
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Ascending Leith Hill
The difficult east face. Holmwood to Gomshall
Oct-07 • moontiger • On flickr
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View from Leith Hill
No sign of Sevenoaks. Holmwood to Gomshall
Oct-07 • moontiger • On flickr
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Hammering man
Abinger Hammer. Holmwood to Gomshall
Oct-07 • moontiger • On flickr
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