Little Brickhill

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Little Brickhill

Little Brickhill is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Milton Keynes, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside and forms part of the civil parish of Great Brickhill. With a population of around 500 residents, Little Brickhill exudes a charming and peaceful atmosphere.

The village is known for its rich history, dating back to medieval times. St Mary's Church, a Grade II listed building, stands proudly in the heart of the village and is a testament to its historical significance. The church features a 13th-century tower and a beautiful stained glass window, attracting visitors interested in architectural marvels.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, Little Brickhill offers a tranquil environment for residents and visitors alike. The area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts who can explore the nearby Woburn Abbey Deer Park, a vast and stunning parkland offering scenic walks and wildlife spotting opportunities.

Despite its small size, the village has a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local pub, The Three Locks, known for its traditional food and warm hospitality. Little Brickhill also benefits from its proximity to Milton Keynes, where residents can access a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Overall, Little Brickhill is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby urban areas. Its historical significance and scenic surroundings make it an appealing destination for those seeking a slice of rural English life.

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Little Brickhill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.983082/-0.676732 or Grid Reference SP9032. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Layby on the A5, Little Brickhill

A previous visit Link

David Howard

The A5, Little Brickhill

The layby goes through three map squares, this end projects beyond the first two.

David Howard

Woodland, Woburn

Mostly pines to the north of the junction of paths in Lowe's Wood.

Andrew Smith

St Mary Magdalen, Little Brickhill

Located at the highest point of the village, St Mary's church is on the corner of the Roman Road "Watling Street" and the old Woburn Road, which was removed as part of the A5 Bypass.

Mr Biz

Old Green Man Public House

Located on the old A5 road Watling Street in Little Brickhill.

Mr Biz

Gated track south of Little Brickhill

This track has a rather rickety-looking gate across it tied up with a thick black strap. According to the map it's a track into Brookfield Wood - but there's not much evidence of the wood on the lefthand side, though it may have been recently replanted after felling.

Rob Farrow

Path into Buttermilk Wood near Lowe's Wood

This path leads into the woods in the heart of a quite large wood. Different parts of the wood have different names, and this path leads into what appears from the map to be called Buttermilk Wood, but is also close to Lowe's Wood.

Rob Farrow

Waterworks Building, Little Brickhill

Behind this little Waterworks building can be seen rising the embankment of one of two covered reservoirs here.

Rob Farrow

Hanginglane Firs

Hanginglane Firs is something of a misnomer really, as these trees are decidedly deciduous (as opposed to evergreen firs). It looks as though the ground here is being prepared for some kind of use, such as a small pipeline or cable to be laid; alternatively it may be the remnants of a continuation of SP9031 : Sawpit Lane which led through to Goodman's Wood on the western end of Duncombe Wood.

Rob Farrow

St. Mary the Virgin, Great Brickhill

Great Brickhill is a quiet village with some fine old houses and this church dating back to the C13th. In the foreground can be seen the War Memorial (SP90143075)

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Sawpit Lane

Sawpit Lane runs through woodland, on the left is "The Moors" while on the right is "Lodgehill Wood".

Rob Farrow

Footpath into the woods near Shire Oak

This sign points the way to SP9232 : Path into Buttermilk Wood near Lowe's Wood. It forms part of the Milton Keynes Boundary Walk - which makes M.K. cover a pretty large area. As can be seen from the maps of the area this is in the midst of a wood near a place called Shire Oak.

Rob Farrow

Covered Reservoir, Little Brickhill

There are two covered reservoirs here, south-east of the village of Little Brickhill. The one seen here is the further from the village. In front of it can be seen SP9132 : Waterworks Building, Little Brickhill which presumably contains control equipment for the reservoirs.

Rob Farrow

Woburn Golf Club

Club house and practice putting green

Anthony Warren

Track through New Wavendon Heath

This track is a "BOAT", that is a "Byway Open to All Traffic" marked on 1:25000 scale OS maps with a line of green crosses. It leads into the New Wavendon Heath section of Aspley Woods as a continuation of the lane from Little Brickhill and continues through the woods to Aspley Heath.

Rob Farrow

Stile into New Wavendon Heath

This stile leads into conifers of the New Wavendon Heath section of Aspley Woods from off the byway seen in SP9233 : Track through New Wavendon Heath

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Track to Park Farm near Little Brickhill

The A5 now avoids Little Brickhill on a new road. The old road becoming a quiet no-through road. At the closed end of this old road this track leads off to Park Farm.

Rob Farrow

Mast & Tree

This telecom mast is opposite the junction where the slip road from the (comparatively) new A5 Little Brickhill bypass joins the course of the old A5.

Rob Farrow

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Little Brickhill is located at Grid Ref: SP9032 (Lat: 51.983082, Lng: -0.676732)

Unitary Authority: Milton Keynes

Police Authority: Thames Valley