Hinksey, New

Settlement in Berkshire Oxford

England

Hinksey, New

A34 Southern By-Pass Road Credit: Colin Pyle

Hinksey is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it lies approximately 5 miles southwest of the town of Reading. Hinksey is a part of the civil parish of Hinksey New, which also includes the neighboring village of North Hinksey.

The village boasts a picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful landscapes. It is predominantly a residential area, characterized by a mix of traditional cottages and modern houses. The population of Hinksey is relatively small, with close-knit community ties and a friendly atmosphere.

Hinksey benefits from its close proximity to the bustling town of Reading, which offers a range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and entertainment options. The village itself has a few local amenities, such as a village hall and a primary school, providing essential services to its residents.

Nature lovers are drawn to Hinksey due to its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. The village is in close proximity to the River Thames, providing opportunities for scenic walks and boating activities. Additionally, the nearby countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

Overall, Hinksey, New, Berkshire is a charming village that offers a peaceful and scenic living environment within easy reach of larger towns and cities. Its idyllic setting and community spirit make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while still being connected to urban amenities.

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Hinksey, New Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.736767/-1.249816 or Grid Reference SP5104. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A34 Southern By-Pass Road

Colin Pyle

The Radcliffe Camera, Oxford

Nekisa Gholami-Babaahmady

E-scooter hire spot

Two 'voi' e-scooters parked near Pembroke College in Oxford. There is another parking bay around the corner on Littlegate Street.

Pierre Marshall

Gasworks Bridge

This rather ornate bridge connects St Ebbes with Grandpont Nature Park and can be used by pedestrians and cyclists. The surroundings are quite peaceful now but this was once an industrial area - the bridge carrying a railway that served the St Ebbe's gasworks which extended to both sides of the river. It was built by the Oxford & District Gas Company in 1886 to bring coal from the Great Western Railway's main line to the works; it also allowed workers to cross on foot between the two sites. The works closed in 1960 and with it the railway (although two gas holders remained in use until 1968).

Stephen McKay

Gasworks Bridge

This bridge, and another pipe bridge a short distance downstream, are the only physical reminders of the St Ebbe's Gasworks that once occupied sites on both sides of the river. It was built in 1886 by the Oxford & District Gas Company to carry a private railway linking the Great Western Railway to the works. It is now used by pedestrians and cyclists.

Stephen McKay

River Thames, Grandpont

On the left is the Grandpont Nature park built on part of the old St Ebbe's gasworks site. In the background is Gasworks Bridge, built in 1886, which once carried a private railway serving the works but is now used by pedestrians and cyclists.

Stephen McKay

River Thames, Grandpont

Looking towards Folly Bridge which carries the A4144 across the River Thames (or Isis). Oxford has a confusing web of waterways and the buildings on the right are actually on an island with a smaller channel passing to the right. Until 1886 there was a weir in the main channel and a lock in the smaller one.

Stephen McKay

Caudwell's Castle

One of Oxford's strangest buildings, Caudwell Castle, with its different window designs, stands on Folly Bridge Island overlooking one of the river channels just upstream from the bridge itself. It dates from 1849 when it was built for Joseph Caudwell, an eccentric Oxford accountant, who might have been inspired by the 'Folly Bridge' name. It is now divided into flats.

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Path to the River Thames

This path leads off Abingdon Road to the river. A nearby notice states that it is owned by University College Oxford and 'the Council and those authorised by it are entitled to use it. The Council authorises members of the public to use it only on foot or on cycle during daylight hours. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the College accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of the footpath'.

Stephen McKay

University boathouses by the River Thames

There is a line of college boathouses on the island formed by two channels of the River Cherwell where it empties into the River Thames (or Isis). Although rowing at Oxford University can trace its origins back to the end of the 18th century, the first boathouse, combining a club room with boat storage facilities, did not appear until the late 1930s. Over the next two decades the others were gradually built - the last available space being taken in 1989. The boathouses come into their own during Eights Week in May or June when the balconies fill up with supporters cheering on the participants and imbibing copious quantities of drink.

Stephen McKay

Sculling on the Isis

Passing swiftly and almost silently past the university boathouses, this was the only moving vessel on the water at the time.

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The mouth of the River Cherwell

This is the point at which the River Cherwell, the second largest tributary of the Thames, ends its journey from near Hellidon in Northamptonshire, 40 miles away. To the left is the oldest of a long line of college boathouses.

Stephen McKay

Bridges over the Weirs Mill Stream

These bridges carry the Thames path over the Weirs Mill Stream, a backwater of the river that by-passes Iffley Lock at Long Bridges. There was, until the 1980s, a public open air bathing place near here but pretty much all traces of it have gone.

Stephen McKay

River Thames from Long Bridges

This view is looking upstream from the bridge over the Weirs Mill Stream. The river looks suitably tranquil but there was no boating activity to be seen on this November weekday. In this vicinity the Thames has the alternative name 'Isis', generally favoured by the University rowing fraternity.

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Donnington Bridge

Donnington Bridge was opened in 1962 linking Abingdon Road with Iffley Road. The road over it is part of the B4495.

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Under Donnington Bridge

Donnington Bridge, spanning the River Thames (or Isis) dates from 1962 and was built to link Abingdon Road with Iffley Road in the southern suburbs of Oxford. Whether the design opposite can be described as a mural - or is merely graffiti - is a moot point.

Stephen McKay

Meadowland south of Weirs Lane

A herd of docile bullocks graze the land of what is in fact an island between the River Thames and Weirs Mill Stream. The path leads to the river.

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Weirs Mill Stream

Weirs Mill Stream is a backwater of the River Thames that avoids Iffley Lock, passing over a weir behind the photographer. A handful of narrowboats use this spot for a mooring.

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Hinksey, New is located at Grid Ref: SP5104 (Lat: 51.736767, Lng: -1.249816)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Oxford

Police Authority: Thames Valley