Far Bletchley

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Far Bletchley

Looking west from Whaddon Road bridge Whaddon Road crosses the old LNWR railway line from Bletchley to Oxford north west of Newton Longville. The line is currently being rebuilt by East West Railway to provide express services between Milton Keynes and Oxford. This was the site of former WW2 freight sidings known as &#039;Swanbourne Sidings&#039;. In the late fifties, it was planned to open a large mechanised freight marshalling yard here, to take long distance freight trains away from the London area. This never happened, but the legacy was Bletchley Flyover, the only part of the project completed. — Looking west from Whaddon Road bridge Credit: Bob Walters

Far Bletchley is a suburban area located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles south of Milton Keynes, it is part of the civil parish of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. With a population of around 9,500 people, Far Bletchley offers a mix of residential and commercial developments.

The area is characterized by its well-planned layout, featuring a network of tree-lined streets and spacious housing estates. The majority of properties in Far Bletchley consist of semi-detached and terraced houses, catering to a diverse range of residents, from families to young professionals. Additionally, there are a number of purpose-built apartment complexes providing accommodation options for those seeking a more compact living space.

Far Bletchley benefits from excellent transport links, including its proximity to the A5 road and the M1 motorway, which allows for easy access to surrounding areas and major cities such as London and Birmingham. The nearby Bletchley railway station provides regular train services to various destinations, making it an ideal location for commuters.

Residents of Far Bletchley have access to a range of amenities and facilities, including schools, healthcare centers, and recreational areas. The area is served by several local shops, supermarkets, and restaurants, ensuring that daily needs are met conveniently. For leisure activities, Bletchley Park, the historic site of World War II codebreaking, is nearby and attracts visitors from all over the world.

In summary, Far Bletchley is a well-established suburban area in Buckinghamshire, offering a pleasant residential environment with excellent transport links and a variety of amenities.

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Far Bletchley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.988761/-0.77557871 or Grid Reference SP8432. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking west from Whaddon Road bridge

Whaddon Road crosses the old LNWR railway line from Bletchley to Oxford north west of Newton Longville. The line is currently being rebuilt by East West Railway to provide express services between Milton Keynes and Oxford. This was the site of former WW2 freight sidings known as 'Swanbourne Sidings'. In the late fifties, it was planned to open a large mechanised freight marshalling yard here, to take long distance freight trains away from the London area. This never happened, but the legacy was Bletchley Flyover, the only part of the project completed.

Bob Walters

View east from Whaddon Road bridge

This view is along the old LNWR Bletchley to Oxford railway line looking towards Bletchley. Construction work is proceeding with the rebuilding of this mothballed line by East West Railway, who will provide new passenger services between Milton Keynes and Oxford.

Bob Walters

Railway bridge over Selbourne Avenue

The bridge over Selbourne Avenue which leads to allotments and a cemetery. Since this picture was taken, the embankments have been cleared and the bridge repaired in readiness for double track to be laid. This is part of the East West Railway project, which will see 100mph trains passing en route from Milton Keynes to Oxford.

Bob Walters

Bletchley Road railway bridge

This bridge between West Bletchley and Newton Longville is being refurbished for East West Railway to begin running express services between Milton Keynes and Oxford.

Bob Walters

Selbourne Avenue railway bridge

This bridge, across Selbourne Avenue in West Bletchley has been refurbished for East West Railway for its new services between Milton Keynes and Oxford. Noise screens are being installed along the line to protect local residents from any undue noise. Notice how the local graffiti artists have already been at work on the new concrete abutments of the bridge!

Bob Walters

Tracklaying at Whaddon Road bridge

Tracklaying has commenced on the Bletchley to Bicester railway line with long lengths of flat bottom rail being placed, ready for sleepers to be positioned.

Bob Walters

Track installation train

A Network Rail track installation train makes its way slowly back towards Bletchley after leaving its load of Long Welded Rail (LWR) a mile or so back towards Swanbourne. The train is topped and tailed by Freightliner Class 66 locomotives Nos. 66560 and 66420. Tracklaying for the new East West Railway is now making fast progress from Bletchley towards Winslow.

Bob Walters

Bletchley Road, Newton Longville

Looking towards the bridge carrying the Bletchley to Bicester railway line. This line is currently being rebuilt for 100mph trains between Milton Keynes and Oxford due to begin running in 2023.

Bob Walters

Wenning Lane

Looking from the rugby club car park across to Wenning Lane as we walk to the start of the junior Park Run.

Malcolm Neal

Icy brook in Emerson Valley

Philip Jeffrey

Paths in Furzton

Part of the vast network of paths and cycleways in Milton Keynes, there is a junction here with the route off to the right, leading eventually to Furzton Lake, is officially designated a bridleway.

Stephen McKay

Blackmoor Gate, Furzton

Blackmoor Gate leads of Fulmer Street; the junction with Northleigh and Challacombe is ahead (Milton Keynes Council appears to have consulted a map of the Exmoor area as their inspiration here). The bus stop is served by route 440 which provides six journeys on weekdays to Central Milton Keynes.

Stephen McKay