Pictures of Ash Vale
in the county of Surrey
About Ash Vale
Ash Vale is a small place lying close to Aldershot. This has long been Army country and large areas of the regions open spaces are given over for use by the services as training grounds. Fortunately, neither this, nor the urban sprawl spreading out from Aldershot detracts from the beauty of the occasional small lakes you may come across, these being regularly used by fishermen as well as providing peaceful places for visitors.
The Basingstoke Canal adds to the interest of Ash Vale. It was constructed in 1778 when it was much used for ferrying goods during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the canal is a place for pleasure boats, with its tow paths providing a haven for the wildlife of the area.
Visitors wanting to know a little of the history of the region could do no better than to call in at the Ash Centre. Here a special history room is set aside, but access is by appointment only.
The area is largely residential with a few shops and a pub bearing the unusual name The Standard of England, but appropriate considering the vast tracts of land used by the Army.
Ash Vale is within easy reach of the North Downs Way and the Surrey town of Guildford.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Ash Vale
| Aldershot Military Museum | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hog's Back | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| St Michael's Abbey | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Farnham Castle | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Guildford Cathedral | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Yateley Country Park | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Loseley House | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lightwater Country Park | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Guildford Castle | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Birdworld & Underwater World | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Chilworth Manor | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Winkworth Arboretum | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Newlands Corner | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| California Country Park | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Devils Punchbowl | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in Ash ValeAll attractions in SurreyComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Ash Vale
Farnborough, in the county of Hampshire (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction NW)
This town is listed in the Doomsday Book of 1086, then it was a mere settlement which over the passing centuries developed into a village.
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Farnham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SW)
It was King Caedwalla of Wessex who, in 688 bestowed the Manor of Farnham on the Bishop's of Winchester.
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Guildford, in the county of Surrey (6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction E)
It has a High Street of mellow Georgian buildings, and despite changing times Guildford is a town that has managed to maintain its charm and character.
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Godalming, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction SE)
A feature of the town is its long narrow streets, these stretch out from the River Wey and are lined with several gracious historic properties.
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Woking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE)
In the 17th-century the old part of Woking was a thriving market town with a lively population.
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Wonersh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SE)
Picturesque village on the road from Guildford to Cranleigh. Here visitors will find a wealth of timber-frame black and white properties dominating the narrow village streets, thus the village retains a lovely timeless atmosphere.
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Hascombe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE)
Part of the charm of Hascombe, are the several delightful gardens in the area, designed by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) celebrated landscape designer of the 19th and 20th-century.
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Shere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction E)
This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs.
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Cranleigh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction SE)
The church is perhaps one of Cranleigh's most interesting features, in the south transept carved on an arch visitors can see the head of a grinning cat, this is believed to have been the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat.
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Alton, in the county of Hampshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SW)
An historic market town which in recent times derived its prosperity from hop fields and the brewing industry, previously it had been a centre for wool and cloth.
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Cobham, in the county of Surrey (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction E)
Cobham Mill rests on a picturesque stretch of the river surrounded by dipping weeping willows and graceful swans.
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Shepperton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction NE)
The charming village of Shepperton was once the haunt of legendary highwayman Dick Turpin who is said to have visited the village's 400 year hostelry - the atmospheric Anchor Hotel overlooking Church Square.
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Chawton, in the county of Hampshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction SW)
In Chawton is the unassuming 18th-century cottage where Jane Austen once lived.
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Woodley, in the county of Berkshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction NW)
There is much to do with England's great aviation history in the County of Berkshire, and at Woodley visitors will find the...
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Windsor, in the county of Berkshire (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction N)
Windsor, or rather Royal Windsor, is a seductive mix of history and romance with a unique atmosphere. It is a place where the...
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All towns in SurreyComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Ash Vale Station | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) |
| North Camp Station | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) |
| M3 Junction 4 | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW) |
| M3 Junction 4A | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NW) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (18.7 miles, 30.0 km, direction NE) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (24.9 miles, 40.1 km, direction E) |
| Ash Vale to London | (30.8 miles, 49.6 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Ash Vale
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Ash Vale center |
| Holiday Inn Farnborough | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NW) |
| SACO Farnborough | (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction NW) |
| Falcon Hotel | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NW) |
| Potters International Hotel | (2.1 miles, 3.5 km, direction W) |
| Lakeside International Hotel | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction N) |
| Princess Royal Lodge | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SW) |
| Farnham Park Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SW) |
| Lakeside Continental Hotel | (4.4 miles, 7.2 km, direction N) |
| Tekels Park Vegetarian Guest House | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N) |
| Holiday Inn Guildford | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Ash Vale |
