Bramley

Civil Parish in Hampshire Basingstoke and Deane

England

Bramley

Another Grey Gate These industrial looking metal barriers are obviously the gate of choice for the Stratfield Saye Estate.
They are everywhere round here. — Another Grey Gate Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Bramley is a civil parish located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated approximately four miles north of the town of Basingstoke, it covers an area of around 12 square kilometers. The parish is primarily a rural area, characterized by its picturesque countryside and charming village setting.

The village of Bramley itself is known for its historic buildings and traditional English architecture. The centerpiece of the village is All Saints Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 13th century. The church features a beautiful Norman doorway and a striking 16th-century tower.

Bramley is also home to a number of amenities and facilities to serve its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a community center. The village has a strong sense of community, with various clubs and organizations providing opportunities for residents to come together and engage in social activities.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Bramley is surrounded by rolling hills, woodlands, and fields, making it an ideal location for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Bramley Golf Club provides additional leisure options for golf enthusiasts.

Transport links in Bramley are convenient, with easy access to the A33 road and the M3 motorway. The village is well-connected by public transport, with regular bus services to Basingstoke and other nearby towns.

Overall, Bramley, Hampshire, offers a peaceful and idyllic setting with a strong sense of community and an abundance of natural beauty.

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Bramley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.325376/-1.062723 or Grid Reference SU6558. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Another Grey Gate

These industrial looking metal barriers are obviously the gate of choice for the Stratfield Saye Estate. They are everywhere round here.

Des Blenkinsopp

Giant Slug in a Field

A great pile of something or other wrapped up in several acres of plastic sheeting. Meanwhile, the rest of us are supposed to be avoiding carrier bags........

Des Blenkinsopp

Gate into Withy Copse

A small patch of private woodland near Bramley.

Des Blenkinsopp

Brenda Parker Way near Silchester

Not looking very well trodden on this section, the Brenda Parker Way is a 125 km trail between Andover and Aldershot. Link

Des Blenkinsopp

Flat countryside south-east of Silchester

Taken from the Brenda Parker Way footpath. Several other Geographs have been taken of this part of the gridsquare with each showing a different aspect of land use. The field is bordered to the left by Davnage Copse and Bramley Frith Wood.

David Kemp

Flat countryside south-east of Silchester

David Kemp

Confluence of watercourses south of Silchester

In the north-western corner of Bramley Frith Wood.

David Kemp

A view Southwest

Looking Southwest from the eastern edge of the grid square, showing the open farmland, which dominates this square (Oh, and the Electricity Power lines).

Colin Bates

Looking West

Looking West from the eastern edge of the square.

Colin Bates

The Road to Bramley

Taken from the Road Bridge close to Hollycross Farm, the railway track is straight through this cutting, which takes the train into Bramley station, just round the bend to the left, in the far distance.

Colin Bates