Egypt

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Egypt

Burnham Beeches Burnham Beeches is owned by the Corporation of London. This ancient woodland is a National Nature Reserve. — Burnham Beeches Credit: David Hawgood

Egypt is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated approximately 45 miles northwest of London, Egypt is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural setting. The village is nestled within the stunning Chiltern Hills, offering residents and visitors breathtaking views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

Egypt is a historically rich area, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to several notable landmarks, including the St. Mary and All Saints Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church's medieval architecture and beautiful stained glass windows attract visitors interested in exploring the region's heritage.

The village of Egypt is relatively small, with a close-knit community that takes pride in maintaining its traditional charm. Local amenities include a village hall, a primary school, and a few small businesses serving the needs of residents. Despite its peaceful and rural setting, Egypt benefits from its proximity to larger towns such as High Wycombe and Aylesbury, which offer a wider range of services and recreational facilities.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for nature enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling trails crisscrossing the area. The Chiltern Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are particularly popular among hikers and nature lovers. The nearby Hughenden Manor, a historic house and park managed by the National Trust, also attracts visitors interested in exploring the region's history and enjoying its beautiful gardens.

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Egypt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.562425/-0.61719 or Grid Reference SU9585. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Burnham Beeches

Burnham Beeches is owned by the Corporation of London. This ancient woodland is a National Nature Reserve.

David Hawgood

Jones Way across the green at Hedgerley Hill

This open grassland with a football pitch and children's play area has houses all around it, and the houses back onto woodland.

David Hawgood

Stoke Wood reservoir, near Farnham Common

A small reservoir holding water for local needs; it is owned by Thames Water

David Hawgood

Mobile phone radio mast, near Farnham Common

This mast is tucked into the corner of a field next to Brockhurst Wood

David Hawgood

Church of St John the Evangelist, Farnham Common

Historically this area was in the parish of Farnham Royal, this church was built when the population here grew.

David Hawgood

East Burnham Common in Burnham Beeches

This area was bought by the City of London to preserve it for public enjoyment

David Hawgood

Egypt Woods, near Farnham Common

These woods are privately owned by the Portman Burtley estate, which has provided permissive paths by arrangement with the Forestry Commission. The woods are just North of Burnham Beeches.

David Hawgood

Conifers in Egypt Woods, near Farnham Common

The woods are mainly deciduous, with beeches like the adjacent Burnham Beeches, also oak and birch. But at the Northern edge of the woods are a stand of conifers.

David Hawgood

Abbey Park Farm across a cornfield, by Littleworth Common

David Hawgood

Hartley Court Moat (Hardicanutes), Burnham Beeches

This was a moated homestead dating from the 12th to 14th Centuries. This moat protected the inner enclosure of 0.6 hectares. There is also a shallower ditch and a low bank which would have been surmounted by a fence protecting an outer enclosure of almost 4 hectares.

David Hawgood

Old tree in Burnham Beeches

Taken on Boxing Day walk Christmas 2004, while the Tsunami was underway unbeknown to us.

Peachy

Burnham Beeches

Stephen Daglish

Rhododendron Clearance in Burnham Beeches

Rhododendrons are being cleared and burned in the Moat area to create suitable conditions for the re-establishment of heathland flora and fauna.

Stephen Daglish

Stream in Burnham Beeches

View looking south-west in late afternoon. The shallow stream over gravel takes an overflow from the dam at Upper Pond, and flows into Middle Pond.

David Hawgood

Shops in Farnham Common

These shops are on Beaconsfield Road, the A355 from Slough to Beaconsfield, at the junction with Rosewood Way. Photo taken from the end of Beeches Road.

David Hawgood

The Stag, Burnham Beeches - walkers welcome!

This public house (marked on the OS map) is opposite a large public car park for those walking in Burnham Beeches. A sign on the pub says "Wellies, walkers, dogs and families - all welcome here".

David Hawgood

Burnham Beeches - birch, beech and holly

Walking through the woods from "The Stag" to here, many of the trees were oaks, with some large fir trees. Here they have changed to being a mixture of birch and beech. There are holly bushes under the trees in both areas.

David Hawgood