Aldernbridge Gully

Valley in Berkshire

England

Aldernbridge Gully

Greenham Common The disused Control Tower building at the now derelict Greenham Common Airbase.
Greenham Common Credit: Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Aldernbridge Gully, located in Berkshire, England, is a picturesque valley renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. Stretching over several acres, this gully is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The gully is characterized by a meandering stream that flows through its heart, creating a soothing ambiance with its gentle babbling. The stream is home to a diverse array of aquatic life, including small fish and amphibians, creating a vibrant ecosystem within the gully.

The valley itself is covered in a dense canopy of trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees provide shelter to an abundance of wildlife, including various species of birds, squirrels, and foxes. The sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves add to the tranquility of the surroundings, making it a haven for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

A network of well-maintained trails crisscrosses the gully, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The trails offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills and valleys stretching as far as the eye can see.

Aldernbridge Gully is also home to a rich history, with archaeological evidence suggesting human habitation in the area dating back several centuries. Ancient burial mounds and remnants of prehistoric settlements have been discovered, adding to the allure of this enchanting valley.

Overall, Aldernbridge Gully in Berkshire offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature and uncover the secrets of the past.

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Aldernbridge Gully Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.374998/-1.2969608 or Grid Reference SU4964. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Greenham Common The disused Control Tower building at the now derelict Greenham Common Airbase.
Greenham Common
The disused Control Tower building at the now derelict Greenham Common Airbase.
Greenham Common The interesting looking Bunker Farm - The house is made of cob, a mixture of clay, stone and straw, and the walls are approx 3ft thick. The rest of the square is a mixture of woodland, farmland and the old Greenham Common Airbase.
Greenham Common
The interesting looking Bunker Farm - The house is made of cob, a mixture of clay, stone and straw, and the walls are approx 3ft thick. The rest of the square is a mixture of woodland, farmland and the old Greenham Common Airbase.
Greenham Common - Main Runway This is what is left of the main runway looking SE from N51°22.819 W001°17.641. The runway was dug up and used as hardcore for the A34 Newbury bypass.
Greenham Common - Main Runway
This is what is left of the main runway looking SE from N51°22.819 W001°17.641. The runway was dug up and used as hardcore for the A34 Newbury bypass.
Ye Olde Swan Inn This pub is situated below the Church in this square, at the intersection. This picture was taken looking south.
Ye Olde Swan Inn
This pub is situated below the Church in this square, at the intersection. This picture was taken looking south.
Ye Olde Swan Inn The pub lies in the extreme north of the square, in the eastern quadrant. As one comes down from the grid north of this one and as one passes over the riverbridge, the pub is in view between the B4640 and the junction with the road to Burgchlere, before it forks.
Ye Olde Swan Inn
The pub lies in the extreme north of the square, in the eastern quadrant. As one comes down from the grid north of this one and as one passes over the riverbridge, the pub is in view between the B4640 and the junction with the road to Burgchlere, before it forks.
The Stream alongside Ye Olde Swan Inn This stream runs diagonally through the square from  NE-SW and is on the eastern side of the pub, between the pub and the road into Newtown.
The Stream alongside Ye Olde Swan Inn
This stream runs diagonally through the square from NE-SW and is on the eastern side of the pub, between the pub and the road into Newtown.
Greenham Common This section of the common is in the northern half of the grid square south east of the control tower. The picture was taken  looking south.
Greenham Common
This section of the common is in the northern half of the grid square south east of the control tower. The picture was taken looking south.
Greenham Common This section of the common is at the control tower and parking area. This building is closest to the road and more or less north of the control tower. The picture was taken more or less from the south west side of the building. Greenham Common has been declared an area of scientific interest and played a role in the second world war.
Greenham Common
This section of the common is at the control tower and parking area. This building is closest to the road and more or less north of the control tower. The picture was taken more or less from the south west side of the building. Greenham Common has been declared an area of scientific interest and played a role in the second world war.
Greenham and Crookham Common Nature Reserve This area of the common is a nature reserve. This was taken from one of the reserves parking places in the lower half of the grid square west of the centre, looking south east along the edge of the copse.
Greenham and Crookham Common Nature Reserve
This area of the common is a nature reserve. This was taken from one of the reserves parking places in the lower half of the grid square west of the centre, looking south east along the edge of the copse.
Tescos Newbury The Supermarket is situated in a retail park along with motor dealers etc in the southern section of the grid square.
Tescos Newbury
The Supermarket is situated in a retail park along with motor dealers etc in the southern section of the grid square.
Crookham, Greenham and Stroud Green Commons These three commons are combined to make one very large area of common land which is not public property, but is made available for the use of the public. This section is situated in the middle of the lower half of the square.
Crookham, Greenham and Stroud Green Commons
These three commons are combined to make one very large area of common land which is not public property, but is made available for the use of the public. This section is situated in the middle of the lower half of the square.
Greenham, Crookham and Stroud Green Commons This section of the commons is quite wooded in comparison to Greenham and Crookham Commons which are flat and generally quite sparsely vegetated. This section is in the south western section of the grid square.
Greenham, Crookham and Stroud Green Commons
This section of the commons is quite wooded in comparison to Greenham and Crookham Commons which are flat and generally quite sparsely vegetated. This section is in the south western section of the grid square.
Newtown Church Newtown Church
Newtown Church
Newtown Church
Helen Thomas Memorial Peace Garden Helen Thomas, an activist, died outside the main gates of Greenham Common Airbase at the Women's Peace Camp. She died in an incident involving a West Midlands Police horsebox on August the 5th, 1989. Helen would have set an historical precedent on August the 18th when she would have been the first person to have been tried in an English court in Welsh, her first language.
Helen Thomas Memorial Peace Garden
Helen Thomas, an activist, died outside the main gates of Greenham Common Airbase at the Women's Peace Camp. She died in an incident involving a West Midlands Police horsebox on August the 5th, 1989. Helen would have set an historical precedent on August the 18th when she would have been the first person to have been tried in an English court in Welsh, her first language.
Dove and Fountain: Peace Garden This dove was peacefully drinking water in this garden, on the edge of the Greenham Business Park. Helen Thomas was an activist and died at the Greenham Women's Peace camp by a police horse box the day before she was due to stand trial.
Dove and Fountain: Peace Garden
This dove was peacefully drinking water in this garden, on the edge of the Greenham Business Park. Helen Thomas was an activist and died at the Greenham Women's Peace camp by a police horse box the day before she was due to stand trial.
Entrance to the New Greenham Park This business park is situated across a couple of squares. This entrance, near the memorial garden is in the northern half of the square. The square is characterised by commercial enterprises, farmland, residences, recreational facilities and the Peace Garden.
Entrance to the New Greenham Park
This business park is situated across a couple of squares. This entrance, near the memorial garden is in the northern half of the square. The square is characterised by commercial enterprises, farmland, residences, recreational facilities and the Peace Garden.
Warehouse Road: New Greenham Park This square consists of Greenham Common, the business park and some copses.
Warehouse Road: New Greenham Park
This square consists of Greenham Common, the business park and some copses.
Silver Birch Woodland: Greenham This square is mostly woodland/plantation and farmland. The A339 also runs across the northern half of the square. This view of these silver birches is west of the lane that runs south off the roundabout in the north eastern corner of the square.
Silver Birch Woodland: Greenham
This square is mostly woodland/plantation and farmland. The A339 also runs across the northern half of the square. This view of these silver birches is west of the lane that runs south off the roundabout in the north eastern corner of the square.
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Aldernbridge Gully is located at Grid Ref: SU4964 (Lat: 51.374998, Lng: -1.2969608)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Located within 500m of 51.374998,-1.2969608
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Lat/Long: 51.3722883/-1.2973541
The Bunker Greenham Common Data Centre
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Lat/Long: 51.3770205/-1.2906724
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