How high is Westerham Heights?

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245 metres
Westerham Heights the highest point of Greater London at 245 metres (804 ft) is also part of Betsom’s Hill, albeit with a separate name. It is located at TQ436564, adjacent to the A233 where the county boundary intersects the dip slope of the escarpment.

What is Westerham famous for?

The small scenic town of Westerham is known as ‘the gateway to the Garden of England’. It’s one of the most sought-after places to live in Kent, and it’s not hard to see why. Don’t let the chocolate box façade fool you. With its attractive boutique shops and cafes centred around the pretty green, it’s no sleepy town.

Is Westerham a town or village?

Westerham is a town and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. It is located 3.4 miles east of Oxted and 6 miles west of Sevenoaks, adjacent to the Kent border with both Greater London and Surrey.

Where is the highest point in Kent?

Betsom’s Hill
Betsom’s Hill stands at 251 m (823 ft) high and is the highest point in the county of Kent. This hill is part of the North Downs, a ridge of chalk hills located in the south-east of Kent between Westerham and Tatsfield. The hilltop is unmarked and access is not open to the public.

What is the highest village in Kent?

Ide Hill is a village within the civil parish of Sundridge with Ide Hill, in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. It stands on one of the highest points of the Greensand Ridge about three miles south-west of Sevenoaks….

Ide Hill
Post town	SEVENOAKS
Postcode district	TN14
Dialling code	01732
Police	Kent

What is the highest point in Surrey?

Leith Hill
Botley Hill is a hill in Surrey and is the highest point of the North Downs with a height of 269.6 metres (885 ft)….

Botley Hill
Prominence	209 m (686 ft)
Parent peak	Leith Hill
Listing	Marilyn
Coordinates	51°16′43.9″N 0°00′45.5″E

Is Westerham a good place to live?

Westerham is a desirable place to live and property is understandably expensive in the small town, with nearby Biggin Hill providing a more affordable option.

Did William Pitt live in Westerham?

William Pitt (The Younger) 1759-1806 He went to Cambridge aged 14 and in 1781 was elected to Parliament, aged 22. He became prime minister at 24. For some time he lived at Holwood and while Holwood was being repaired, he lived in Westerham at “Pitts Cottage”.

Does Westerham have a train station?

Trains. There is no train service available in Westerham. Residents tend to travel to the nearest station in Oxted 3.5 miles to the west. The fastest train leaves Oxted at 5.55am and arrives at London Bridge 33 minutes later at 6.28am, with no changes required.

Did Winston Churchill live in Westerham?

Chartwell is a country house near Westerham, Kent, in South East England. For over forty years it was the home of Winston Churchill. He bought the property in September 1922 and lived there until shortly before his death in January 1965.

Where is the safest place to live in Kent?

There are safer parts of Kent, starting with Birchington which ranks as the safest area in Kent, followed up by Herne and Broomfield in second place, and Bearsted in third place.

How many hills are there in Surrey?

There are 279 named mountains in Surrey. The highest and the most prominent mountain is Leith Hill.

How many hills are in Surrey Hills?

There are 104 named hills in the Surrey Hills AONB. The highest and the most prominent hill is Leith Hill (294 m/964 ft).

When did Westerham railway station close?

30 October 1961
Westerham railway station served the village of Westerham in Kent from 1881 until its closure in 1961….Westerham railway station.

Westerham
3 July 1881	Opened
30 October 1961	Closed

What is the steepest hill in London?

Swain’s Lane averages around 8% gradient and maxing at 20% over 900 metres, making it a way off an alpine ascent on paper. But it’s become a fixture of London’s cycling culture.