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Tucked away on the Surrey-Sussex border just south of Cranleigh, Alfold is a quiet, dispersed village that still follows the layout of a traditional Wealden clearing. It is defined by its architectural heritage, most notably the 12th-century St Nicholas Church and a collection of distinctive timber-framed houses, some of which date back to the 15th century. Geographically, the area is characterised by heavy clay soil and dense woodland, a legacy of its history as a centre for the regional glass-making industry during the medieval period. The Wey and Arun Canal runs through the parish, providing a corridor of towpath walks that link the village to the wider landscape. While it feels remote and remains largely unlit at night, practicality is maintained by its proximity to the A281, which connects the locality to Horsham and Guildford, and the village remains a central point for those who value access to the expansive surrounding bridleways and footpaths.