Greenleys

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Greenleys

Greater Knapweed growing in the valley of the Great Ouse near Old Wolverton A view of the valley of the River Great Ouse near Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes. Knapweeds resemble thistles without the prickles. Greater Knapweed, Centaurea scabiosa, prefers chalky soils. Its ragged purple flowers bloom between June and September and attract butterflies. See the website of the Wildlife Trusts here <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/wildflowers/greater-knapweed" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/wildflowers/greater-knapweed">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . — Greater Knapweed growing in the valley of the Great Ouse near Old Wolverton Credit: A J Paxton

Greenleys is a small residential area located in the town of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles northwest of the town center and is part of the electoral ward of Stantonbury.

Greenleys is primarily a housing estate, developed during the 1970s as part of the expansion of Milton Keynes. The area consists mainly of semi-detached and terraced houses, providing affordable housing options for families and individuals. The architecture reflects the typical style of the era, with a mix of brick and concrete structures.

The area benefits from its proximity to various amenities and services. There are several local shops and convenience stores within walking distance, catering to the day-to-day needs of residents. Additionally, Greenleys is well-served by public transportation, with regular bus services connecting it to the town center and surrounding areas.

Greenleys also offers recreational opportunities for its residents. The nearby Stanton Low Park provides a green space for leisure activities, including walking, jogging, and picnicking. Furthermore, Milton Keynes, with its numerous parks, lakes, and leisure facilities, is easily accessible from Greenleys.

Overall, Greenleys is a quiet and residential area, ideal for those seeking a peaceful suburban lifestyle. With its affordable housing options, convenient amenities, and nearby recreational areas, it provides a comfortable living environment for its residents.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.056052/-0.82241057 or Grid Reference SP8040. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Greater Knapweed growing in the valley of the Great Ouse near Old Wolverton

A view of the valley of the River Great Ouse near Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes. Knapweeds resemble thistles without the prickles. Greater Knapweed, Centaurea scabiosa, prefers chalky soils. Its ragged purple flowers bloom between June and September and attract butterflies. See the website of the Wildlife Trusts here Link

A J Paxton

The entrance to Wolverton House

Wolverton House is a Stonehouse pub/restaurant.

Steve Daniels

A dull and damp A5

Returning to Milton Keynes after the Christmas Day park run.

Malcolm Neal

Bridge 69 (Grand Union Canal)

Bridge 69 on the Grand Union Canal at Wolverton

Ryan Griffiths

Wolverton Viaduct

Wolverton Viaduct carries the West Coast Main Line across the Great Ouse valley just north of Wolverton. Built in 1837 by Robert Stephenson for the London & Birmingham Railway, it was widened to carry four tracks in 1878 by the London & North Western Railway, successors to the L&BR. it has six main arches with three smaller ones at each end and is a total of 201m long and 17.4m high.

Bob Walters

Through the tunnel

The West Coast Main Line bridge is viewed through the old bridge at Wolverton. The original bridge was built in 1837, but was superseded in 1881 by the new one, built to divert the main line around the expanding Wolverton Railway Works. The old line from then was used as the access to the works. Wolverton Works was established as the main works of the London & Birmingham Railway, and when the L&BR combined with the Grand Junction Railway and the Manchester & Birmingham Railway to form the London & North western Railway (L&NWR), Crewe became the main works, and Wolverton became the main carriage works for the company. It remains a railway carriage works, and has the responsibility for maintaining the Royal Train.

Bob Walters

Iron Trunk Aqueduct

The aqueduct carries the Grand Union Canal over the River Great Ouse, on the Milton Keynes / Northamptonshire border. Designed by Benjamin Bevan, the cast iron aqueduct was built in 1811 to replace a previous brick structure that had failed. There are two cast iron trough spans, with a single central masonry pier.

Mark Percy

Iron Trunk Aqueduct

Mark Percy

Evening by the Iron Trunk Aqueduct

Philip Jeffrey

Flooding in the Floodplain Forest

Philip Jeffrey

The A5 on a dull morning

Returning to Milton Keynes after the Christmas Day park run.

Malcolm Neal

Disused Buckingham arm of the Grand Union Canal

Shown on current OS map as "Old Stratford Cut (disused)"

Dennis Troughton

Stony Stratford Conservation Area

One of the ponds at Stony Stratford Conservation Area. The ponds were formed by reclaiming gravel pits used during road construction of Milton Keynes.

George Mahoney