Osgood's Gully

Valley in Berkshire

England

Osgood's Gully

Roundfield, Upper Bucklebury One of two cul-de-sacs sharing the same name. — Roundfield, Upper Bucklebury Credit: Oscar

Osgood's Gully, located in Berkshire Valley, is a picturesque and captivating natural formation nestled within the beautiful county of Berkshire, England. This stunning gully is renowned for its breathtaking views, rugged terrain, and abundant wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The gully, named after the renowned explorer Osgood, is characterized by its deep and narrow valley, carved out by the erosion of surrounding hills over thousands of years. Its steep slopes are adorned with a variety of vegetation, including towering trees, vibrant wildflowers, and lush ferns, creating a vibrant and diverse ecosystem.

As visitors venture into Osgood's Gully, they can expect to encounter an array of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species. The gully's peaceful and serene atmosphere provides a perfect habitat for these creatures, adding to the allure of this natural marvel.

The gully's trails offer a mix of easy and moderate hikes, catering to both seasoned hikers and casual nature lovers. The paths wind through the valley, providing breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside and the gully itself. Along the way, visitors can explore numerous vantage points, which offer panoramic views of the valley and its meandering river.

Osgood's Gully is also home to a small waterfall, cascading gracefully over rocks, adding to the gully's enchanting charm. The soothing sound of the rushing water creates a peaceful ambiance, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and reflection.

Overall, Osgood's Gully in Berkshire Valley is a true gem, offering a captivating blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and tranquility. It is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an escape into nature's embrace.

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Osgood's Gully Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.418451/-1.2114337 or Grid Reference SU5469. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Roundfield, Upper Bucklebury

One of two cul-de-sacs sharing the same name.

Oscar

Turners Green, Upper Bucklebury

Apple Tree Cottage to the left, a small church to the centre and Turners Green House to the right.

Oscar

Windmill Lane

Off Carbinswood Lane, leading to School Hill.

Oscar

Hillhouse Farmhouse, Bucklebury, Berkshire

Circa 1600 with some C19 refacing and large C19 wing to south. Brick, timber framed with brick nogging, some later brick refacing. Old tile roof, hipped over projecting wing to left with stack off-centre to left, stack to right and C20 dormer with casements. L-plan: 3 framed bays of one storey and attic with large C19 two storey wing projecting to left. East front: brick faced bay to right, 2-light C19 casement in centre bay and 5-light C19 casement in left-hand bay. Projecting wing, right-hand return wall: one first floor 3-light segemental headed casement and 2 ground floor 3-light segmental headed casements to left. 5-panelled door to right with rectangular overlight under segmental head and C20 porch. Interior: frame includes one pair of cruck blades. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Former school, Bucklebury, Berkshire

School, now house. C17 with C19 refacing and additions to south and east. Timber framed with angle braces, brick nogging and later brick facing to rear; tiled roof with ridge stack off-centre to left above door. 3 framed bays. 2 storeys. 2 first floor 2-light C19 segmental headed casements to right with 3-light casement and small casement to left, 2 ground floor 3-light C20 casements to right with boarded door to left beneath stack. Block to left: timber framed with brick facing, hipped tile roof with stack to rear. One storey and attic. 2-light segmental headed casement to right and boarded door to left. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Remains of a Mill in 1993

I thought I had lost this one. This is the same mill as in my 2013 picture SU5571 : Remains of a Mill only taken 20 years earlier. Enough of the structure still remains to get an idea of what the working mill must have been like.

Des Blenkinsopp

Before the hunt, Bucklebury, Berkshire

Oswald Bertram

Glebe House, Bucklebury, Berkshire

18 with C20 porch. Red brick with plat band to right. Half hipped old tile roof, 4 gabled eaves dormers to right with 2-light casements, end stack to right, ridge stack above door off-centre to right, and 3 stacks to rear. Altered lobby entrance type. 1 1/2 storeys. 4 ground floor 3-light casements, 2 to right with segmental relieving arches. 4-panelled door with porch between first and second windows from left, porch with hipped tile roof, panelled door and flanking windows between third and fourth windows from left. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Excited hounds, Bucklebury, Berkshire

Oswald Bertram

Towards Hillhouse Farm

A short public footpath runs across this valley from here to the farm opposite.

Des Blenkinsopp

Tylers Lane, Bucklebury

Signed as a 'Bucklebury Quiet Lane'.

Robin Webster

Rural road junction

Tylers Lane straight on, Fannys Lane right, a public byway left.

Robin Webster

Shallow Ford

That is what its name is, apparently, not just what it is called. A very unusual three way ford, well paved in concrete up to certain limits, the marker on the right indicates what the limit is in that direction.

Robin Webster

Bucklebury church: 17th century stained glass (sundial?)

A relic of 'sad, distracted times' - the maker has signed his work at the top of the panel - 'S:S: me fecit 1649'. Around the border - at the end of radiating lines as if on a sundial - appear the Roman numerals I to XI (with a cross where XII might be expected). Some are partly obscured by the lead mounting, so that while VI is fully legible (top left), VII and VIII (starting top right) both appear to replicate VI. Beneath the escutcheon (shield) an inscription reads: 'Th:S & St' - the meaning of which I can't guess at. Two areas of blue pigment have been lost from above the chevron on the left. The golden yellow pigment could well be gamboge. Afterthought (12.9.2018): on reflection, this must have been intended as a sundial (of sorts) - though it would seem to need a 'pointer'. The numbering of the hours suggests that it was designed for a south-facing window, not its current position in the north aisle.

Stefan Czapski

Bucklebury church: man-and-wheel carving

To be found quite high up on a buttress of the church tower - to the right of the clock and at a slightly lower level. Am I right in thinking that there's a weathered inscription above the figure? In any case, what is he doing to the wheel, and what is the implement in his hands? Is there any significance in the fact that the wheel has twelve spokes, and the orientation is much like a clock face? In terms of style, I'm reminded of these figures at Saffron Walden: Link - which may give a clue to date.

Stefan Czapski

Bucklebury: church of St Mary the Virgin

Stefan Czapski

Street scene at Bucklebury

The road turns right, then left - leading to a bridge over the little River Pang.

Stefan Czapski

Streambed of the River Pang at Bucklebury

The streambed seems all but dry, the flow little more than a trickle. The reason, no doubt, is that a relief channel was dug after flooding earlier in the century: Link Link

Stefan Czapski

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Osgood's Gully is located at Grid Ref: SU5469 (Lat: 51.418451, Lng: -1.2114337)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley