North Field

Downs, Moorland in Buckinghamshire

England

North Field

Slough Retail Park, Twinches Lane Just off the A4 Bath Road which runs through the middle of the square, this photo is looking south. — Slough Retail Park, Twinches Lane Credit: Darren Smith

North Field is a picturesque area located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated amidst the stunning countryside, it is renowned for its sprawling downs and moorland that offer a captivating landscape to visitors and locals alike.

The downs of North Field are characterized by their gently rolling hills, covered in lush green grasses and dotted with vibrant wildflowers during the warmer months. These hills provide a perfect setting for leisurely walks, picnics, and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, hares, and a diverse range of bird species.

Adjacent to the downs lies the enchanting moorland of North Field, with its wide expanse of heather, gorse, and bracken. This unique habitat supports a multitude of plant and animal species, including the rare silver-studded blue butterfly and the Dartford warbler. Moorland walks offer visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature while exploring the winding paths that weave through this captivating landscape.

North Field is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The area boasts a network of well-maintained trails that cater to all levels of fitness and experience. Additionally, the nearby village provides convenient facilities such as parking, refreshments, and visitor information.

Overall, North Field in Buckinghamshire is a treasure trove of natural beauty, showcasing the unique downs and moorland that make this area a haven for wildlife and a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

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North Field Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.499514/-0.61867411 or Grid Reference SU9578. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Slough Retail Park, Twinches Lane

Just off the A4 Bath Road which runs through the middle of the square, this photo is looking south.

Darren Smith

The Three Tuns

The busy junction between the A4 Bath Road, and the A355 which joins the M4 at Junction 6. It is known as "The Three Tuns" after the pub shown here.

Darren Smith

Corfe Gardens

Residential estate off Cippenham Lane.

Balraj Gill

Slough: The Horlicks factory

One of Slough's iconic images, the Horlicks factory on Stoke Poges Lane was completed in 1908 at a cost of £28,000. The brand name and the site now belong to GlaxoSmithKline. Everything you ever wanted to know about Horlicks (for example that India is by far the largest market for the product) is contained in the Wikipedia article Link

, and, for a free plug which should ensure I get a lifetime supply of the stuff, here's Horlick's own website Link

Nigel Cox

Slough: Main line railway

Viewed looking away from Slough from the A355 Farnham Road bridge.

Nigel Cox

Slough fire station

Slough fire station, Tuns Lane, Slough, Berkshire

Kevin Hale

Slough: Montem Mount or Mound

The 1881 Ordnance Survey map describes this earthwork as The Mount, a Supposed Barrow. At that time the Mount was the main feature in the hamlet of Salt Hill. The urban sprawl of Slough had yet to consume it. However the mound's main claim to fame is that until 1844 it was the destination of the Eton Montem when every Whit Tuesday the boys of Eton College SU9677 : Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire marched, army-style, to the location collecting 'salt' or money from visitors and passers-by. The ceremony dated back until at least 1561 and was regularly patronized by Royalty. In its later years it became a triennial event, with the tickets to the 1838 event costing one shilling. However in 1844 the masters of the College decided that the boys should be studying rather than indulging time in making their Montem costumes, decided that the ceremony was anachronistic and should be abandoned forthwith. In truth the real reason for its demise was that with the advent of the railways the ceremonies of 1841 and 1844 had attracted rowdy crowds brought by train from London, and the authorities feared that a serious riot could break out in a subsequent event. The Times, reporting the 1844 event tongue-in-cheek, described the crowd as "mixed"... Evidently the hoi-polloi were not to be welcomed. One wonders what would happen today if the ceremony was to be revived...!

Nigel Cox

Slough Ice Arena

One of Slough Community Leisure's venues, the latest attractions at the arena Link

are foamtastic evenings and ice karting. The arena is also the home of Slough Jets Link

ice hockey team who play in the English Premier Ice Hockey League. This view was taken from the top of SU9680 : Slough: Montem Mount or Mound.

Nigel Cox

Slough: Salt Hill Park public conveniences

Boarded up and slowly deteriorating one wonders how much longer disused municipal facilities of this type, of which there must be thousands up and down the land, will be left standing. They are redolent of an earlier age of innocence and naivety.

Nigel Cox

Slough: Salt Hill Park bowling green

It's a sign of changing demand for facilities but the grass on the old bowling green now grows roughly where there was once a fine green sward. In 2006 the local council wanted to build a splash park on this site ready to celebrate the park's centenary in 2007 but were unsuccessful with their application for competitive lottery funding.

Nigel Cox

Cippenham: Richards Way

The sinuous curves of Richards Way heading towards Cippenham Lane.

Nigel Cox

Cippenham: Richards Way

There is a novel twist to the humble bollard outside Western House Primary School...

Nigel Cox

Slough: Salt Hill Park subway

The subway links Salt Hill Park and Baylis Road under the former Great Western Railway's main line. There are actually two subways here. The far one is the earlier and still carries the main line. The nearer one was built to accommodate a head shunt for the sidings serving SU9780 : Slough: The Horlicks factory. The trackwork has however long since been removed from this. However the original, and still continuing function, of this hole through the railway embankment was to allow the passage of Salt Hill Stream, which is now culverted itself under the subway.

Nigel Cox

Salt Hill Stream in Salt Hill Park, Slough

Viewed looking upstream at the end of the culvert under the railway.

Nigel Cox

Slough: The Barn in Salt Hill Park

A local benefactor, James Elliman, provided the space and paid for the landscaping when the park was opened in 1907. The Barn dates from that time and was built to provide facilities for users of the park, although it does give the impression of being a cricket pavilion above anything else. It is now in use as an Indian restaurant called the Park View.

Nigel Cox

Ramgarhia Sikh Gurdwara

This Sikh temple is by Woodlands Avenue opposite Baylis Grounds.

Derek Harper

Slough : Bingo hall

Image of the former Adelphi Cinema "built for and opened as an independent cinema by a company named Slough Playhouse Ltd. It opened on 17th February 1930 with Arthur Lake in “On With the Show” plus a stage show. Designed by noted cinema architect Eric Norman Bailey ... " - Link

Jim Osley

Slough : The Barn, Salt Hill Park

"The park keeper’s lodge, the Barn Café and landscaping of the park were designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield, an eminent architect of the time." - Link

Jim Osley

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North Field is located at Grid Ref: SU9578 (Lat: 51.499514, Lng: -0.61867411)

Unitary Authority: Windsor and Maidenhead

Police Authority: Thames Valley