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Handpost Gully

Valley in Berkshire

England

Handpost Gully

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

Handpost Gully, located in Berkshire, England, is a picturesque and serene valley surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. Situated on the outskirts of a small village, this hidden gem offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The gully itself is formed by a small stream that meanders through the valley, creating a calming atmosphere with the gentle sound of flowing water. Tall trees line the banks of the stream, providing shade and adding to the overall beauty of the area. The valley floor is covered with wildflowers during the spring and summer months, creating a colorful and vibrant landscape.

The gully is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers, offering a range of walking trails that wind through the valley and up into the surrounding hills. These trails provide stunning panoramic views of the Berkshire countryside, making them a favorite among both locals and visitors alike.

Wildlife thrives in Handpost Gully, with a variety of bird species, small mammals, and insects calling the area home. It is not uncommon to spot deer grazing in the fields or hear the melodic songs of birds echoing through the trees.

Overall, Handpost Gully is a tranquil and idyllic valley in Berkshire, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking a connection with nature. Its natural beauty and diverse wildlife make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to explore the charm of the English countryside.

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Handpost Gully Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.374538/-1.2878449 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.
Crookham Common A view of this flat sparsely vegetated common from the north west corner of the grid square looking more or less south east. Crookham and Greenham commons are situated adjacent to each other forming one very large flat area. Cattle grids have recently been installed along the road so are not indicated on the OS Map.
Crookham Common
A view of this flat sparsely vegetated common from the north west corner of the grid square looking more or less south east. Crookham and Greenham commons are situated adjacent to each other forming one very large flat area. Cattle grids have recently been installed along the road so are not indicated on the OS Map.
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.
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.
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.
Silver Birch: Bark and Bracken A closeup of the birch bark . This birch copse is also overgrown with bracken.
Silver Birch: Bark and Bracken
A closeup of the birch bark . This birch copse is also overgrown with bracken.
Haymaking near Greenham This field was in the process of being mown for hay. This square contains some of the village of Bishops Green and is mostly farmland. This field is in the western half of the square, near the intersection of the minor road and Hyde Lane.
Haymaking near Greenham
This field was in the process of being mown for hay. This square contains some of the village of Bishops Green and is mostly farmland. This field is in the western half of the square, near the intersection of the minor road and Hyde Lane.
Wrapped Hay near Bishop's Green This square is mostly farmland. This farmland east of Hyde Lane, is ahead of the other fields in this square.
Wrapped Hay near Bishop's Green
This square is mostly farmland. This farmland east of Hyde Lane, is ahead of the other fields in this square.
Calves Couldn't resist sending this as supplementary to the others. These two calves were quite curious about the photographer, until mama appeared from behind the shed and nudged them away.
Calves
Couldn't resist sending this as supplementary to the others. These two calves were quite curious about the photographer, until mama appeared from behind the shed and nudged them away.
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Handpost Gully is located at Grid Ref: SU4964 (Lat: 51.374538, Lng: -1.2878449)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

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Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 51.3736439/-1.2834447
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Bus Stop
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Recycling
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Mini Roundabout
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Mini Roundabout
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Man Made: mast
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Man Made: mast
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New Greenham Park
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Mini Roundabout
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Lat/Long: 51.3748378/-1.2846582
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The Bunker Greenham Common Data Centre
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Parking
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Honesty Cafe
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Defibrillator
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Lat/Long: 51.3769625/-1.2896326
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Man Made: charge_point
Lat/Long: 51.37411/-1.2838035
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