West End

Settlement in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

West End

St Mary, Bluntisham: late September 2021
St Mary, Bluntisham: late September 2021 Credit: Basher Eyre

West End is a small village located in the district of Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles west of the town of Huntingdon, West End is a picturesque and tranquil rural settlement with a population of around 300 residents.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, characterized by rolling hills and green fields, offering residents and visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The River Great Ouse flows nearby, providing opportunities for leisurely walks and fishing.

West End boasts a close-knit community, with a charming village hall serving as a social hub for various events and gatherings. The village also has a quaint church, St. Bartholomew's, which dates back to the 13th century and is a place of historical significance.

Despite its small size, West End benefits from its proximity to the town of Huntingdon, which offers a wide range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and schools. The village is well-connected to surrounding areas by road, with the A14 running nearby, providing easy access to Cambridge and Peterborough.

Residents of West End can enjoy a peaceful countryside lifestyle while still having access to the conveniences of nearby towns. The village offers a serene and idyllic setting, making it an attractive location for those seeking a slower pace of life in a picturesque English village.

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West End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.353983/0.02638103 or Grid Reference TL3874. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Mary, Bluntisham: late September 2021
St Mary, Bluntisham: late September 2021
Approaching the junction of the A1123 with Holliday's Road
Approaching the junction of the A1123 with Holliday's Road
Village sign, Colne
Village sign, Colne
St Helen, Colne: late September 2021
St Helen, Colne: late September 2021
Looking north-east along the High Street
Looking north-east along the High Street
Ouse Fen RSPB car park A new car park off the B1050 near Earith, very soon before it opened.
Ouse Fen RSPB car park
A new car park off the B1050 near Earith, very soon before it opened.
New sluice at Ouse Fen Allowing water level control of the next phase of the wetland creation project that is following the sand and gravel quarry.
New sluice at Ouse Fen
Allowing water level control of the next phase of the wetland creation project that is following the sand and gravel quarry.
Fields by River Great Ouse With a flock of Whooper Swans.
Fields by River Great Ouse
With a flock of Whooper Swans.
Hermitage Marina
Hermitage Marina
Crane's Fen (Cell 8) flooded After a prolonged wait for the sluices, the northern end of Ouse Fen RSPB reserve is starting to be flooded to make more reedbeds.
Crane's Fen (Cell 8) flooded
After a prolonged wait for the sluices, the northern end of Ouse Fen RSPB reserve is starting to be flooded to make more reedbeds.
Gravel works by Ouse Fen The Hanson sand and gravel quarry is being turned into wetland habitat by the RSPB after each area is completed.
Gravel works by Ouse Fen
The Hanson sand and gravel quarry is being turned into wetland habitat by the RSPB after each area is completed.
Lockspit's Mere (Cell 9) The northern end of Ouse Fen RSPB, soon to be flooded to create new wetland habitat. The area has been lowered by a sand and gravel quarry, allowing it to become wetland, after landscaping and water level management work.
Lockspit's Mere (Cell 9)
The northern end of Ouse Fen RSPB, soon to be flooded to create new wetland habitat. The area has been lowered by a sand and gravel quarry, allowing it to become wetland, after landscaping and water level management work.
Lockspit's Mere (Cell 9) The northern end of Ouse Fen RSPB, soon to be flooded to create new wetland habitat. The area has been lowered by a sand and gravel quarry, allowing it to become wetland, after landscaping and water level management work.
Lockspit's Mere (Cell 9)
The northern end of Ouse Fen RSPB, soon to be flooded to create new wetland habitat. The area has been lowered by a sand and gravel quarry, allowing it to become wetland, after landscaping and water level management work.
Lockspit's Mere (Cell 9) The northern end of Ouse Fen RSPB, soon to be flooded to create new wetland habitat. The area has been lowered by a sand and gravel quarry, allowing it to become wetland, after landscaping and water level management work.
Lockspit's Mere (Cell 9)
The northern end of Ouse Fen RSPB, soon to be flooded to create new wetland habitat. The area has been lowered by a sand and gravel quarry, allowing it to become wetland, after landscaping and water level management work.
Crane's Fen (Cell 8) flooded After a prolonged wait for the sluices, the northern end of Ouse Fen RSPB reserve is starting to be flooded to make more reedbeds.
Crane's Fen (Cell 8) flooded
After a prolonged wait for the sluices, the northern end of Ouse Fen RSPB reserve is starting to be flooded to make more reedbeds.
Ouse Fen canal The water levels in the reedbed cells in the reserve can be controlled, supplied by the canal around the outside. The water is currently from the active quarry being drained, in the long term it will come from the river during high water levels.
Ouse Fen canal
The water levels in the reedbed cells in the reserve can be controlled, supplied by the canal around the outside. The water is currently from the active quarry being drained, in the long term it will come from the river during high water levels.
Cell 10 to be, Ouse Fen After the sand and gravel quarry has moved on from an area it is reprofiled to become part of the Ouse Fen RSPB wetland reserve. This cell is landscaped but not flooded.
Cell 10 to be, Ouse Fen
After the sand and gravel quarry has moved on from an area it is reprofiled to become part of the Ouse Fen RSPB wetland reserve. This cell is landscaped but not flooded.
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West End is located at Grid Ref: TL3874 (Lat: 52.353983, Lng: 0.02638103)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Earith
Place: village
Lat/Long: 52.3566155/0.0321921
Turning Circle
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Telephone
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Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Phone: +44 1487 841390
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Bus Stop
Chapel Lane
Bus: yes
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Note: 15A and 15 stop here.
Operator: Stagecoach
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Shelter: no
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Barrier: kissing_gate
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Bus Stop
Whybrows Lane
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Whybrows Lane
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Naptan Indicator: near
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Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdmwjt
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Marina
Bus: yes
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Naptan Indicator: opp
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 09:15
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
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Ref: PE28 91
Royal Cypher: GR
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Pub
The Crown
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Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3538562/0.032236
Fast Food
Earith Tandoori
Lat/Long: 52.3539788/0.0322622
Riverview Hotel
Tourism: hotel
Lat/Long: 52.3542292/0.0337165
Mooring: yes
Seamark Mooring Category: mooring
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Lat/Long: 52.3527479/0.0289976
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Fuel
Boat fueling point
Contact Phone: 01487 840089
Contact Website: 01487 840089 info@http://www.westviewmarina.co.uk/contact-us/
Note: Location may be inaccurate.
Seamark Small Craft Facility Category: fuel_station
Seamark Type: small_craft_facility
Waterway: fuel
Lat/Long: 52.3519565/0.0283258
Little Fen
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 52.3513949/0.0213486
Ouse Fen Wash
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 52.3503752/0.0265006
Barrier: stile
Step Count: 2
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 52.3498906/0.0271892
Advertising: board
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.3537728/0.0317616
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.3537604/0.0316483
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Inscription: Donated by Earith Parish Council to Commemorate 50th. Anniversary of VE / VJ Day
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.3538623/0.0309942
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: black
Inscription: In Memory Of RON HODGE For His Dedicated Commitment To The Earith Community 1930-2021
Material: metal
Openbenches Id: 22622
Lat/Long: 52.3539363/0.03101
Leisure: slipway
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Crane: mobile
Man Made: crane
Lat/Long: 52.3530534/0.0273647
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