Cowley Peachey

Settlement in Middlesex

England

Cowley Peachey

Station Road bridge, West Drayton The first West Drayton station (1838-1884) was to the left of the bridge. The current station is to the right of it. — Station Road bridge, West Drayton Credit: Nigel Thompson

Cowley Peachey is a small suburban area located in the historic county of Middlesex, in the southeastern part of England. It is situated between the towns of Uxbridge and West Drayton, approximately 20 miles west of central London. The area is part of the London Borough of Hillingdon.

Cowley Peachey is primarily a residential neighborhood, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents. It is known for its attractive housing developments, which range from modern apartments to charming Victorian and Edwardian houses. The area also benefits from its proximity to the Grand Union Canal, providing scenic walks and recreational opportunities for locals.

Despite its relatively small size, Cowley Peachey boasts a range of amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a number of local shops, convenience stores, and supermarkets, ensuring that daily necessities are easily accessible. The nearby towns of Uxbridge and West Drayton also provide a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities, including restaurants, pubs, and entertainment venues.

Transport links in Cowley Peachey are excellent, with West Drayton railway station providing regular services to London Paddington, making it an ideal location for commuters. The area is also well-connected by road, with easy access to the M4 and M25 motorways, making travel to other parts of the country convenient.

Overall, Cowley Peachey offers a tranquil and well-connected residential area, appealing to individuals and families seeking a peaceful suburban lifestyle within reach of both London and the surrounding countryside.

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Cowley Peachey Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.520569/-0.48153969 or Grid Reference TQ0581. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Station Road bridge, West Drayton

The first West Drayton station (1838-1884) was to the left of the bridge. The current station is to the right of it.

Nigel Thompson

Ferrers Avenue, West Drayton

Nigel Thompson

Station Road, West Drayton

Nigel Thompson

Bridge at the Slough Arm of the canal

Another point on the London Loop between West Drayton and Uxbridge - along with Stockley Park - where the route digresses from the Grand Union Canal before returning to it later.

Peter S

Little Britain Lake

As David Sharp observes in his London Loop book, this is a scenic spot to stop for a while for those walking this part of the Loop. The route from the Slough Arm of the canal emerges here at a series of former gravel pits, now an attractive series of lakes overhung in places by weeping willows and home to various types of water bird.

Peter S

West Drayton 1st railway station (site), Greater London

Opened in 1838 by the Great Western Railway on the line from London Paddington to Reading, this station closed in 1884 when the main line was quadrupled, resulting in the current station being built 200m further east. View west towards Iver and Slough, from the current station. From 1856 it was the junction for Uxbridge Vine Street and later, Staines West. The first station was located beyond the road underbridge, at the point where the lines diverging to the right can be seen. Fore more information, see Link