Basildon, Lower

Settlement in Berkshire

England

Basildon, Lower

Basildon, Lower, Berkshire is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, Basildon is nestled amidst picturesque rolling hills and lush green fields. It is part of the larger civil parish of Basildon, which includes Upper Basildon as well.

The village is known for its charming rural character and tranquil atmosphere. Its population is relatively small, with just over a thousand residents. Basildon is primarily a residential area, with a scattering of traditional cottages and a few modern houses. The architecture of the village reflects its historical roots, with buildings dating back several centuries.

Despite its small size, Basildon has some amenities to offer its residents. There is a local pub, serving as a social hub for the community, and a village hall used for various events and gatherings. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Basildon is conveniently located near major transportation routes, with easy access to the nearby towns of Reading and Newbury. This makes it an attractive option for commuters who seek a quieter lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of urban centers.

Overall, Basildon, Lower, Berkshire offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, perfect for those seeking a close-knit community and a slower pace of life amidst the beauty of the English countryside.

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Basildon, Lower Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.505682/-1.120337 or Grid Reference SU6178. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing near Goring

JThomas

Gatehampton Road, Goring

This is the view of Goring anybody emerging from Goring & Streatley station gets. In this image the main station buildings, protected by a canopy, are on the immediate left with a covered cycle rack beyond. The late afternoon sunshine catches the buildings further up the road, including a former pub now a Tesco Express, while three teenage boys approach having finished school for the day. The National Rail sign, perched on top of a high pole, completes the scene. Although an ancient settlement, Goring began to develop when the railway arrived in the 1830s and is now a sizeable commuter village with a population in excess of 3,000. Streatley is a smaller place connected to Goring by a bridge over the River Thames.

Stephen McKay

Farmland above the River Thames

Farmland above the River Thames, south of Streatley.

Philip Halling

Country lane, Lower Basildon, Berkshire

Oswald Bertram

Old pollard willows on the river bank, downstream from Streatley

There are some very ancient-looking pollard willows along this stretch of the Thames. These are on private land, so I took a zoom shot from close to the A329. These trees also appear in Bill Nicholls' contribution SU5979 : Island in the river near the right-hand margin.

Stefan Czapski

Footpath towards Harley Hill Wood

No stile, just a narrow gap past the gate.

Robin Webster

A329 towards Streatley

Passing Holies Walk Wood.

Robin Webster

A329, Reading Road towards Streatley

Ian S

River Thames

The River Thames at Goring.

Wayland Smith

Edge of the Terrace, Basildon Park

An ornamental wall at the edge of the formal garden on the east side of Basildon House.

Des Blenkinsopp

Basildon Park

A traditional bit of country house parkland with grazing and strategically placed trees. This is actually several closely planted trees all growing together into a single canopy.

Des Blenkinsopp

View across Basildon Park

The north west bit of the park viewed from near the house.

Des Blenkinsopp

The approach to Basildon House

Rod Allday

Parkland at Basildon Park

Rod Allday

Path through the woods at Basildon Park

Rod Allday

Petrol station on the A329, Lower Basildon

David Howard

Gate in Basildon Park

The gates in Basildon Park are a mixture of sturdy new wooden ones put in by the National Trust, and some of these older ironwork ones with varying amounts of decorative curls and knobs depending on their importance.

Des Blenkinsopp