West End

Settlement in Berkshire South Oxfordshire

England

West End

Road Across Looking across the construction site of Poppy Fields in Cholsey where you can see a dark line marking one of the future road. During the archaeological dig here they found an ancient driftway — Road Across Credit: Bill Nicholls

West End is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles west of the town of Wokingham, West End is a picturesque and tranquil residential area surrounded by lush green fields and countryside.

The village is characterized by its charming rural setting, with a mix of traditional cottages and modern houses. It offers a close-knit community atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and those seeking a peaceful lifestyle. The village has a local primary school, providing education for the younger residents.

Despite its rural location, West End benefits from excellent transport links. The nearby M4 motorway connects the village to London, Bristol, and other major cities, while the nearby Wokingham train station provides regular services to Reading, London, and beyond.

West End is fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, offering a range of outdoor activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. The nearby Finchampstead Ridges, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, provides stunning walking trails and views over the surrounding countryside.

For everyday amenities, residents can easily access the nearby town of Wokingham, which offers a wide range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Additionally, the larger cities of Reading and Bracknell are within a short drive, providing further options for shopping, entertainment, and employment.

In conclusion, West End, Berkshire, is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, surrounded by beautiful countryside, while still benefiting from excellent transport links and nearby amenities.

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West End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.573952/-1.16029 or Grid Reference SU5886. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road Across

Looking across the construction site of Poppy Fields in Cholsey where you can see a dark line marking one of the future road. During the archaeological dig here they found an ancient driftway

Bill Nicholls

One of the bases

The footings and damp course of this house are well under way at Poppy Fields Cholsey

Bill Nicholls

Change of view

A change of view from the last time I was here, building work can now be seen in progress at Poppy Fields Cholsey SU5986 : Poppy Fields

Bill Nicholls

The Road In

The estate now joined with the road into Poppy Fields at Cholsey though it is far from being open yet

Bill Nicholls

View up Bill Money Way

Last time I looked up this road you could just see the sign but in another few months you will see new houses of Poppy Field estate SU5986 : Bill Money Way, Cholsey

Bill Nicholls

Cholsey railway station, Oxfordshire

Opened in 1892 by the Great Western Railway on its lines from London to Bristol and Oxford, this station replaced the one at Moulsford which closed at the same time - see SU5985 : Moulsford railway station (site), Oxfordshire. View north west towards Didcot and Oxford, some 5 years after the line was electrified. The 'fast' lines are to the left, behind the fence, which makes them normally inaccessible. The bay platform for Wallingford trains is beyond the building on the right. For a pre-electrification view in the opposite direction, see SU5886 : Cholsey railway station, Oxfordshire, 2004.

Nigel Thompson

Great Western Main Line over Westfield Road

Cholsey railway station is to the left.

Nigel Thompson

Path to Cholsey

From Aston Tirrold the path to Cholsey nearing The Lees where it follows the tree line to the right

Shaun Ferguson

Working away

Excavators work almost in unison on the new Poppy Fields development in Cholsey.

Bill Nicholls

First of the houses

The first of the houses on the Poppy fields development nearing completion, which I am told will be January 2022. SU5986 : Houses by the road SU5986 : The Road In

Bill Nicholls

New path

Last time I came along here there was just a dirt path which had been trod by locals taking a short cut from the housing estate in Cholsey

Bill Nicholls

Path through the estate

This new path runs along the outside of the new Poppy Fields development but it will be a while till people use it.

Bill Nicholls

First Houses

The first houses that you can see that look like they are nearly finished on the Poppy Fields development.

Bill Nicholls

Houses by the road

These will be the first houses you see as you drive into the Poppy Fields development in Cholsey.

Bill Nicholls

Rainbow on Station Road

One of the most impressive rainbows I have see in a while along Station Road in Cholsey

Bill Nicholls

Rainbow panoramic

Panoramic shot of the rainbow along Station Road Choley

Bill Nicholls

Building near the church

A few weeks ago I spotted this being built in the field by the church, it had safety fencing all around. It looked out of place till I found out it was to do with the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway.

Bill Nicholls