Welcome to Empshott

Empshott is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated in the South Downs National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and ancient woodlands, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Empshott has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once a thriving agricultural community, and evidence of its past can still be seen in the form of ancient farmhouses, barns, and other historic buildings. Today, Empshott is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in England. The village has a small church, a pub, and a village hall, which hosts a variety of community events throughout the year.

One of the main attractions of Empshott is its proximity to the South Downs Way, a long-distance footpath that runs for 100 miles through the South Downs National Park. The trail offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for hikers, cyclists, and horse riders. Other nearby attractions include the historic city of Winchester, the Jane Austen House Museum, and the picturesque village of Selborne, which is home to the famous naturalist Gilbert White. Overall, Empshott is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: 2.6°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Greatham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jo Goman	Petersfield Road Greatham Liss Hampshire GU33 6HA 01420538224 School Website
Selborne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Corbishley	School Lane Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JA 01420511213 School Website
St Matthews Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Pennicotte-Henrie	Drift Road Blackmoor Liss Hampshire GU33 6BN 01420472844 School Website
Liss Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jillian Myers	Hillbrow Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7LQ 01730892666 School Website
Liss Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Jilly Myers	Hillbrow Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7LQ 01730892292 School Website
Woodlea Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Matthew Greenhalgh	Atholl Road Whitehill Bordon Hampshire GU35 9QX 01420476342 School Website
Steep Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lou Romans	95 Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DE 01730263988 School Website
Bordon Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Greenhalgh	Budds Lane Bordon Hampshire GU35 0JB 01420472358 School Website
Bordon Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris James	Budds Lane Bordon Hampshire GU35 0JB 1420472145 School Website
Bedales School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Will Goldsmith	Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DG 1730300100 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Liss Station Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7AA 2.67 Miles

Petersfield Station Approach, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EE 4.82 Miles

Liphook Station Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7DR 5.40 Miles

Alton Station Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ 5.63 Miles

Bentley (Hampshire) Station Road, Bentley, Hampshire, GU10 5JZ 7.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Village Cars 01730 893409 170 Station Rd, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7AW 2.34 Miles
G P Cars 01420 475747 12 Gorsedown Close, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9QH 2.76 Miles
Liss Cars 01730 892051 13 Inwood Rd, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7LZ 2.93 Miles
Ajl Cars 01420 478889 42 New Road, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9AX 3.15 Miles
Court's Cars 01420 588007 Camville Cottage, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3EA 3.29 Miles
Bordon Cars (Incorporating Private Hire) 01420 473998 2 Aspen Close, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9QT 3.34 Miles
A And D Taxis 01420 488444 19 Chalet Hill, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0TQ 3.68 Miles
Newcabs 01420 474603 25 Park St, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0EB 3.77 Miles
Toms Taxis 07747 494349 79 Kildare Close, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0HP 3.90 Miles
Forest Cars (Airport Transfers) 01730 894658 Elder Crescent, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0RF 4.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Empshott Grange No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Empshott Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stairs Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkley Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fountain Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upland Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greatham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bakersfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selborne Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Petersfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selborne Book Shop No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Liphook Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greatham Post Office Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Riverside Partnership 01730 892412	Riverside Kelsey Surgery 75 Station Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7AD
Liphook & Liss Surgery	Hill Brow Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7LE
Liss Surgery	Hill Brow Road Liss GU33 7LE
Forest Surgery 01420 477733	60 Forest Road Bordon Hampshire GU35 0BP
Forest Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	60 Forest Road Bordon GU35 0BP

Local Stores

Moggs Mead - The Crundles
11 The Crundles
Moggs Mead
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU31 4PJ
01730 269739
Store Website
4.85 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Ramshill
Euro Garages
London Road
Ramshill
Petersfield
GU31 4AT
01730 711296
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St Peter'S Vets Ltd
Liss Veterinary Surgery Mill Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7AZ 01730 894222 contactus@stpetersvets.co.uk Website 2.71 miles
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Downland Veterinary Group
32 Lemon Grove Whitehill Bordon Hampshire GU35 9BE 01420 472912 lemongroveadmin@btconnect.com Website 3.15 miles
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The Canine Fitness Centre
Unit E Greenforde Farm Business Park Stoner Hill Road Froxfield Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1DY 02392 162223 enquiries@thecaninefitnesscentre.co.uk Website 3.38 miles
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Amery Veterinary Group
Chalet Hill Bordon Hampshire GU35 0DD 01420 472904 bordon@ameryvets.co.uk Website 3.81 miles
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The Liphook Equine Hospital Ltd
Forest Mere Liphook Hampshire GU30 7JG 01428 723594 post@TheLEH.co.uk Website 4.31 miles
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Endell Farm Vets
Newton Wood Barns Newton Valence Alton Hampshire GU34 3EW 01722 333291 info@endellfarmvets.co.uk Website 4.38 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Noar Hill
This Circular Walk Tracks Around An Abandoned Quary Turned Nature Reserve. GU34 3LW 1.15 miles From Petersfield Head North Along The A3 Towards London. At The Roundabout, Follow The B3006 For Selborne (First Exit). As You Enter Selborne The Road Narrows And You Will Have To Give Way To On-Coming Cars. Take The Sharp Road To Your Left. As The Road Splits, Turn Left Again Following Signs For Noar Hill, Parking On The Verge Before Charity Farm.

Selborne Lythe And Priory
A Lovely Walk That Takes You From The Centre Of Selborne, Dropping Down Behind The Church And Following The Easy Path Through Woodland, Alongside The Stream, Down To The Priory Ponds, Then Through Priory Farm Where You Loop Back And Come Back Up The Other Side Of The Stream In The Woodland Meeting The Lane That Takes You Back Into The Centre Of Selborne. There Is A Car Park Behind The Pub. The Walk Can Be Muddy When Wet And There Are Often Cattle In Various Places To Watch Out For. Taking A Map Is Recommended As There Are Various Other Paths That Interconnect. Lane End Cottage Honey Ln Selborne Alton GU34 3BZ 1.41 miles From Car Park Behind Pub Turn Left Onto The Main Road To The Church, Follow Path Through Church Yard And Continue To Follow Straight On.

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Selborne Common
This Circular Walk Tracks Through Trees And Open Glades. There Is Plenty Of Areas To Let Your Dog Off-Lead, But Remember To Be Considerate Of Others. GU34 3JR 1.60 miles From Petersfield, Head North On The A3 Towards London. At The Roundabout Follow The B3006 Towards Selborne. After Entering Selborne, The Common Is Located Just Before The Pub Named: "The Selborne Arms". The Car Park Is Located Directly Behind The Pub And Is Sign Posted With A Brown Car Park And Wc Sign.

Liss Forest
This Circular Walk Tracks Through Trees And Heathland. There Is Water For The More Adventurous Dogs, However The Site Is Situated Close To A Live Firing Range Which May Frighten Some Dogs. GU33 7BX 2.20 miles From Petersfield Head North Along The A3. At The Roundabout Take The First Exit Following Signs For "Selborne" On The B3006. Shortly After You Enter Greatham Turn Right To Follow Signs For "Greatham Village". After Passing A Couple Of Houses There Will Be A Lay-By To Your Left Opposite A Junction To Your Right, Sign-Posted "Liss Forest". Turn Right, The Road Passes Over The A3 And The Carpark Will Be On The Left-Hand Side.

Shortheath Common
Lovely Walk Through An Area Of Conservation. Large Pond With Seating Ideal For A Picnic. Dogs Can Run Freely And One Enjoyed A Swim. Plenty Of Free Parking. Oakhanger 2.76 miles Off Of Main Road That Runs Through Oakhanger.

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White Horse Pub Petersfield
Lovely Scenic Walk Amongst The Hills And Livestock Petersfield Lancashire GU32 1DA 2.82 miles

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Weather Forecast

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