Welcome to Gable Head

Gable Head is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. The village is situated on the coast of the English Channel and is known for its stunning views of the sea. The village is home to a small population of around 500 people and is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of Gable Head is its beautiful beach. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking. The beach is also home to a number of water sports activities, including surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Visitors can also take a stroll along the beach and enjoy the stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside.

In addition to its beautiful beach, Gable Head is also home to a number of historic landmarks and attractions. The village is home to a number of old churches and buildings, including the St. Mary's Church and the Gable Head Lighthouse. Visitors can also take a walk through the village and explore its quaint streets and shops, which offer a range of local products and souvenirs. Overall, Gable Head is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a unique and memorable experience.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 12.6°C

Wind: 12.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Meonstoke Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Howell	Chapel Road Meonstoke Hampshire SO32 3NJ 01489877568 School Website
Droxford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Dampier	Union Lane Droxford Southampton Hampshire SO32 3QR 01489877537 School Website
West Meon Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Kelly	Church Lane West Meon Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1LF 01730829213 School Website
Swanmore Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Paterson	Church Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2PA 01489894555 School Website
Bishops Waltham Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs G Riches	Oak Road Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1EP 01489892375 School Website
Bishops Waltham Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Campbell	Oak Road Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1EP 01489892368 School Website
Swanmore College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Rk Jonathan	New Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2RB 01489892256 School Website
Hambledon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adrienne Blower	Church Lane Hambledon Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 4RT 02392632440 School Website
Brockwood Park School Other Independent School Ages:4-20 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Lehmann	Brockwood Park Bramdean Alresford Hampshire SO24 0LQ 1962771744 School Website
East Meon Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy O'toole	Chapel Street East Meon Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1NR 01730823218 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Botley Botley Road, Botley, Hampshire, SO30 2DY 7.14 Miles

Hedge End Stroudley Way, Hedge End, Hampshire, SO30 2RZ 7.88 Miles

Petersfield Station Approach, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EE 8.46 Miles

Portchester Station Road, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 8BJ 8.90 Miles

Fareham Station Approach, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0UT 8.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gamblin Cars 01489 893333 22 Springvale, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2PH 3.54 Miles
Alternative Private Hire 01489 893990 75 Oak Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1ER 3.57 Miles
Chase Cars 01489 894433 2 Priory Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1AP 4.37 Miles
Alternative Private Hire 01489 892299 9 Gwynn Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 5GW 5.64 Miles
A M And M Airport Cars 023 9279 6582 Hambledon Rd, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6NU 5.80 Miles
O B Chauffeuring 023 9226 9600 St. Margarets/Hambledon Rd, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6NU 5.80 Miles
1 A Merlin Cars 023 9235 5875 35 Valley Pk Dr, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0PG 6.42 Miles
Taffs Airport Cars 023 9259 5577 273 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0JE 6.59 Miles
Executive Travel Services 023 9259 8090 100 Lovedean La, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9SN 6.65 Miles
Major Limousines 023 9229 0408 6 The Coppice, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PL 6.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Meonstoke / Rectory Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corhampton / Meonstoke Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:35 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Exton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stocks Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Droxford Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Droxford Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Down Crossroads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mayhill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Wood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Midlington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warnford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Soberton Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Park Surgery 01239 833121	35, The Park Union Lane Droxford Hampshire SO32 3QQ
West Meon Surgery 01730 829666	West Meon Surgery Doctors Lane,West Meon Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1LR
Dr Griffiths & Partners	Hambledon Village Hall East Street Hambledon Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 4RX
Bishops Waltham Surgery 01489 892288	The Surgery, Lower Lane Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1GR
Wickham Surgery 01329 833121	Houghton Way Mill Lane Wickham Hampshire PO17 5GU

Local Stores

Denmead
62 Hambledon Road
Denmead
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO7 6NU
02392 251507
Store Website
5.78 miles

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SPAR Ash View
1 The Avenue
Winchester Road
Bishops Waltham
Southampton
SO32 1BJ
01489 892941
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shield Veterinary Centre Ltd
Victoria Road Bishops Waltham Hampshire SO32 1DJ 01489 896734 4.27 miles
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South Coast Equine Vets
Well Hill Paddocks Hambledon Road Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 6HB 4.75 miles

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Animed Veterinary Hospital &Amp; Equine Unit
Cvs Group Plc Animed Veterinary Hospital Botley Road Shedfield Southampton SO32 2JG 01329 833112 info@animedvets.co.uk Website 5.53 miles
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours
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Consults between 9:00 and 15:45 Open for emergencies 24 hours
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours

Downland Veterinary Group
Ashling Cottage Clinic Hambledon Road Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 6NU 02392 232121 denmead.reception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 5.79 miles
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Kings Bounty Equine Practice Ltd
2 The Old Stables West Tisted Alresford Hampshire SO24 0HJ admin@kingsbountyequine.co.uk Website 6.13 miles
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St Peter'S Vets Ltd
Horndean Veterinary Surgery 67 Portsmouth Road Horndean Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 9LH 02392 592526 contactus@stpetersvets.co.uk Website 7.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Droxford
Walk Around The Back Of The Church And Either Go Right Up And Across The Fields To Join The Disused Railway Or Left Up To Mill Lane And Out At The Hurdles Where You Can Stop For A Pint And Then Pick Up The Disused Railway 2 High St Droxford Southampton SO32 3PA 1.21 miles

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Meon Valley Trail Droxford
This Circular Crosses The River Meon, Before Heading Across Farmland And Returing Via The Meon Valley Trail. You Can Extend The Walk By Heading Further Along The Meon Valley Trail. SO32 3RB 1.26 miles From Petersfield, Follow The A272 Towards Winchester. Join The A32 And Head South Until You Enter Droxford, The Village Hall Car Park Is On Your Left.

Great Sheardley Wood
40 Minute Circular Route, Following Country Lanes And Footpaths, And Has Gates But No Stiles. In The Spring The Woods Are Carpeted In Bluebells. John Parker Farms Droxford Southampton SO32 3QY 1.75 miles From Wallops Wood Cottages, Sheardley Lane, Droxford, So32 3Qy

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Old Winchester Hill
Fantastic Trail If You Follow The Circular Walk - Takes Around 45 Mins. Great To Let The Dogs Off The Lead - However They Need To Be On The Lead Around The Sheep! There Are Some Pretty Steep Hills, But A Spectacular View Across The Meon Valley Once You Reach The Top! A Great Walk, Especially If You Are Local. Hayden Ln Lancashire SO32 3LF 2.15 miles

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Old Winchester Hill
This Circular Walk Takes You Around The Iron Age Hill Fort On Old Winchester Hill And Commmands Excellent Views Of The Surrounding Countryside. SU 6457 2.24 miles From Petersfield, Follow The A272 Towards Winchester. Join The A32 And Head South Into West Meon. After Entering West Meon, Take The Second Road On Your Left (Station Road) And Follow This To The End. Turn Right And The Car Park Will Be On Your Left.

Meon Valley Trail West Meon
Starting At West Meon, This Walk Follows The Meon Valley Trail, Before Diverting Up Towards The Old Winchester Hill And Iron Age Hill Fort. GU32 1JJ 2.92 miles From Petersfield, Follow The A272 Towards Winchester. Join The A32 And Head South Into West Meon. After Entering West Meon, Take The Second Road On Your Left (Station Road), The Car Park Is Just Before The Railway Bridge.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	21.2°C	19.9°C	17.3°C	16.1°C	16.6°C	25.9°C	31.2°C	30.5°C	30.6°C	28.3°C	25.8°C	24.8°C

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Temp	20.6°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.6°C	20.5°C	26°C	29.2°C	30.2°C	29.5°C	26.8°C	24°C	21.6°C
Feels Like	20.6°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.6°C	20.5°C	27.2°C	30.2°C	31°C	30.1°C	27.7°C	25.8°C	21.6°C

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