Welcome to Shortheath

Shortheath is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. It is situated near the town of Farnham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of Shortheath is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests. There are many walking and cycling trails in the area, which offer visitors the chance to explore the countryside and take in the stunning views. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and badgers, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.

Despite its small size, Shortheath has a rich history. The village dates back to the 12th century and has a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the St. Nicholas Church, which was built in the 13th century. The village also played an important role in the English Civil War, with a number of battles taking place in the surrounding countryside. Today, visitors can explore the village's history by visiting its many museums and heritage sites.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Dunning	Little Green Lane Wrecclesham Farnham Surrey GU9 8TF 01252714115 School Website
Weydon School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jackie Sharman	Weydon Lane Farnham Surrey GU9 8UG 01252725052 School Website
Highfield South Farnham School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Sir Gregory West	Weydon Lane Farnham Surrey GU9 8QH 01252721079 School Website
The Ridgeway School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Darryl Morgan	14 Frensham Road Farnham Surrey GU9 8HB 1252724562
Edgeborough School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Cox	84 Frensham Road Farnham Surrey Farnham Surrey GU10 3AH 1252792495 School Website
Rowledge Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Oliver	School Road Rowledge Farnham Hampshire GU10 4BW 01252792346 School Website
Potters Gate Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jayne Venables	Potters Gate Farnham Surrey GU9 7BB 1252715619 School Website
More House School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Hetherington	Moons Hill Frensham Farnham Surrey GU10 3AP 1252792303 School Website
St Andrew's Church Of England Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Jayne Venables	Upper Church Lane Farnham Surrey GU9 7PW 1252716305 School Website
Frensham Heights School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Rick Clarke	Rowledge Farnham Surrey GU10 4EA 1252792561 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Farnham Station Hill, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8AD 1.33 Miles

Bentley (Hampshire) Station Road, Bentley, Hampshire, GU10 5JZ 2.87 Miles

Aldershot Station Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1HN 4.10 Miles

Ash Lime Crescent, Ash, Hampshire, GU12 6JW 5.53 Miles

North Camp Lynchford Road, Ash Vale, Hampshire, GU12 5QA 6.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Frensham Taxis 01252 711113 45 St. Peters Gdns, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4QX 0.41 Miles
Courtesy Cars Of Farnham 01252 821555 45 St Peters Gardens, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4QX 0.41 Miles
Airport Link Farnham 01252 722100 14 Brambleton Avenue, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QU 0.43 Miles
Jim's Taxis 01252 722100 14 Brambleton Av, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QU 0.43 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01252 854401 4/Bearwood Cottages/The St, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4PE 0.50 Miles
Executive Plus Of Farnham Ltd 01252 790900 18 Thorn Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4TU 0.58 Miles
Onxbo Cars Ltd 01252 723878 69 Upper Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8RL 0.67 Miles
Benz Executive Private Hire 07946 484228 Woodwind, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4BD 0.86 Miles
Jons Executive Travel 01252 714452 Cemetery Lodge/West St, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7AP 0.86 Miles
Joe Anderson Taxis 01252 722822 151 The Chantrys, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7AQ 1.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shortheath Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ford Lane Shortheath Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Echo Barn Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenfield Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandrock Hill Road/Beacon Close Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heron Court Ford Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wrecclesham Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Boundstone Crossroads Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Oak Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Echo Barn Lane/Quennells Hill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longdown Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wrecclesham Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Holly Tree Surgery 01252 793183	Holly Tree Surgery 42 Boundstone Road Wrecclesham, Farnham Surrey GU10 4TG
Downing Street Group Practice 0844 4125888	Downing Street Gr'p Prac 4 Downing Street Farnham Surrey GU9 7PA
Farnham Dene Medical Practice 01252 730100	Farnham Dene Med Practice Lodge Hill Road Lower Bourne Surrey GU10 3RB
The Bourne Medical Practice	Lodge Hill Road Lower Bourne Farnham Surrey GU10 3RB
Farnham Centre For Health - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Farnham Centre For Health Hale Road Farnham GU9 9QS

Local Stores

Farnham - Farnborough Road
47-51 Farnborough Road
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 9AJ
01252 712394
Store Website
2.88 miles

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SPAR - Bucks Horn Filling Station
Main Road
Farnham
Farnham
GU10 4LT
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shortheath Veterinary Surgery
Waverley Veterinary Services Ltd 69 Shortheath Road Farnham Surrey GU9 8SF 01252 891659 harts1999@hotmail.com 0.06 miles

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The Bourne Veterinary Clinic
Waverley Veterinary Services Ltd 25 Frensham Road Lower Bourne Farnham Surrey GU10 4PH 01252 820999 thebourne@waverleyvets.co.uk Website 0.53 miles
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Farnham Veterinary Hospital
1 - 3 East Street Farnham Surrey GU9 7SX 01252 750329 reception@farnhamvethospital.co.uk Website 1.75 miles

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Companion Care (Farnham) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Farnham Retail Park Guildford Road Farnham Surrey GU9 9QJ 01252 413673 farnham@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.92 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cathcart &Amp; Winn Veterinary Hospital
Leyton House Veterinary Hospital 51 Hale Road Farnham Surrey GU9 9RB 01252 721191 info@cathcartandwinn.com Website 2.14 miles
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Vets Now (Farnham)
Leyton House Clinic Hale Road Farnham Surrey GU9 9RB 01252 737555 farnhamsvn@vets-now.com Website 2.14 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Alice Holt Forest
Beautiful Alice Holt Forest, Bike Hire Available, Pond And Lots Of Woods. Excellent Area For Dog Walking, Some Areas Are On Lead Due To Children Playing Etc. Approx £1.10 Per Hour, Take A Picnic Although Refreshments Are Aval. There Are Toilets On Site. 39 Dene Ln Farnham GU10 3RH 1.45 miles

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Alice Holt Forest
This Circular Walk Through The Alice Holt Forest Features A Variety Of Well Made Paths And Tracks. With Plenty Of Shade, This Is The Perfect Place To Walk Your Dog On Hotter Days. GU10 2.20 miles From Farnham, Follow Signs For The A325 Towards Petersfield. Brown Signs For The Alice Holt Forest Will Direct You To The Visitor Centre.

Alice Holt Forest Research Station
This Circular Walk Through The Northern Parts Of The Alice Holt Forest Features Well Made Paths And Tracks Past The Research Station. With Plenty Of Shade, This Is The Perfect Place To Walk Your Dog On Hotter Days. GU10 2.20 miles From Farnham, Follow Signs For The A325 Towards Petersfield. Turn Right Down Gravel Hill Road, Follow Signs To The Forestry Commission Research Station. Keep Heading On Gravel Hill Road As It Turns Sharly To The Right, Past The Research Station. After About 0.5 Miles, The Carpark Will Be Down A Sharp Turning On Your Left.

Frensham Little Ponds
Lovely Large Area With Sandy Paths Either Going Through Heathland, Woods, Or Around The Lake. If The First Small Car Park Off Priory Lane Is Full, Carry On And There Is A Larger One A Few Minutes Further Down. Grange Rd Farnham GU10 3BT 2.45 miles

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Frensham Little Pond
A Circular Walk Around Frensham Little Pond. The Area Is A Haven For Birds And Wildlife, And This Walk Offers Great Views Over The Lake. GU10 3BT 2.49 miles From Farnham, Follow Firgrove Hill, Then Frensham Road Down To Millbridge. After Passing Through Millbridge, Look Out For Priory Lane On The Left. Head Along This To Park In The Allocated Car Parks.

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Tweseldown Woods
A Mixture Of Sandy Lanes And Wooded Areas, With Several Large Fields Available, This Walk Can Be Hilly In Parts. There Are Lots Of Rabbits In The Summer, So Lots Of Nice Smells For The Dogs And There Are Several Car Parks Available. There Are Ponds/Reservoir Areas On Both Sides Of The Road, But You May Find Soldiers Training During The Week, So Be Careful! Bourley Rd Aldershot Lancashire GU11 1PZ 3.71 miles Bourley Road

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