Aspley Heath

Civil Parish in Buckinghamshire

England

Aspley Heath

Station Road, Woburn Sands Towards the station, which is on the Bletchley - Bedford line. — Station Road, Woburn Sands Credit: Robin Webster

Aspley Heath is a small civil parish located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated about 5 miles northwest of the town of Milton Keynes and covers an area of approximately 4 square kilometers. The parish is bordered by the towns of Woburn Sands and Bow Brickhill.

The area of Aspley Heath is predominantly rural, with a mix of agricultural land and woodland. The terrain is gently undulating, with some small hills providing scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The landscape is characterized by open fields, hedgerows, and pockets of woodland.

The population of Aspley Heath is relatively small, with around 500 residents. The community is close-knit and has a strong sense of local identity. There are a few amenities in the area, including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub.

The parish is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A5130 road runs through Aspley Heath, providing easy access to Milton Keynes and the M1 motorway. The nearest railway station is Woburn Sands, which offers regular services to London and other major cities.

Aspley Heath is known for its natural beauty and tranquility. It is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The surrounding countryside offers numerous footpaths and bridleways, allowing visitors to explore the area's picturesque landscapes.

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Aspley Heath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.999917/-0.648484 or Grid Reference SP9234. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Station Road, Woburn Sands

Towards the station, which is on the Bletchley - Bedford line.

Robin Webster

War memorial, Woburn Sands

In full, Woburn Sands and Aspley Heath War Memorial. It is grade II listed, and unusually incorporates a clock.

Robin Webster

Woburn Road, Woburn Sands

Entering the village from the Woburn direction. The two are a fair way apart.

Robin Webster

Road from Woburn to Woburn Sands

Very grand for an unclassified road, and indeed it once was the A50.

Robin Webster

Farmland, Woburn

Peas to the west of Job's Farm.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Woburn

Barley to the north of the ruins of Horsemoor Farm.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Woburn

Wheat beside the bridleway approaching Birchmoor Farm.

Andrew Smith

Country road ESE of Bow Brickhill

The single track road from Bow Brickhill that runs ESE through the woods. The mast at SP91475 34195 is just visible through the trees.

Peter Roberts

The Swan, Woburn Sands

The Swan pub and restaurant in Woburn Sands, located at the busy junction on the MK -to- Woburn & Bow Brickhill -to- M1 J13 roads.

Mr Biz

Public Bridleway

The view southwards into Browns Wood along the bridleway that joins up with the Milton Keynes Boundary Walk.

Mr Biz

St Mary's Church, Woburn Sands

A Catholic church in Woburn Sands that seems to have been built within the last 50 years, as it doesn't show up on any '40s OS maps. To the right appears to be the father's house. In the grounds are also a meeting hall and cemetery.

Mr Biz

Sandy Lane

The view at the top of Aspley Heath looking down Sandy Lane. I believe you're allowed to drive your car down here if you're foolish enough, so it's mainly used as a public footpath and bridleway.

Mr Biz

Path into Buttermilk Wood near Lowe's Wood

This path leads into the woods in the heart of a quite large wood. Different parts of the wood have different names, and this path leads into what appears from the map to be called Buttermilk Wood, but is also close to Lowe's Wood.

Rob Farrow

Roadside pines

A very neatly trimmed hedge separates these pines on the edge of Charle Wood from the lane from Little Brickhill to Woburn. The whole of this area probably once belonged to the Dukes of Bedford whose ancestral home of Woburn Abbey is nearby - they may well still own all the woodland.

Rob Farrow

Footpath into the woods near Shire Oak

This sign points the way to SP9232 : Path into Buttermilk Wood near Lowe's Wood. It forms part of the Milton Keynes Boundary Walk - which makes M.K. cover a pretty large area. As can be seen from the maps of the area this is in the midst of a wood near a place called Shire Oak.

Rob Farrow

Woburn Golf Club

Club house and practice putting green

Anthony Warren

Track through New Wavendon Heath

This track is a "BOAT", that is a "Byway Open to All Traffic" marked on 1:25000 scale OS maps with a line of green crosses. It leads into the New Wavendon Heath section of Aspley Woods as a continuation of the lane from Little Brickhill and continues through the woods to Aspley Heath.

Rob Farrow