Brimpton

Civil Parish in Berkshire

England

Brimpton

B3051 towards Aldermaston
B3051 towards Aldermaston Credit: Robin Webster

Brimpton is a small civil parish located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated about 11 miles southwest of the town of Reading and approximately 50 miles west of London. The parish covers an area of around 2.5 square miles and is bordered by the River Enborne to the south.

Brimpton is a rural village with a population of around 500 residents. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills, fields, and woodlands surrounding the area. The landscape provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling.

The village is centered around St. Peter's Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 13th century. The church is a prominent feature of the village, with its striking architecture and historical significance.

In terms of amenities, Brimpton has a village hall that hosts community events and gatherings. There is also a primary school, providing education for children in the area.

Brimpton is well-connected to surrounding areas by road, with the A4 running nearby, offering easy access to Reading and Newbury. The village is also served by a few bus routes, providing links to neighboring towns and villages.

Overall, Brimpton offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside setting, ideal for those seeking a rural lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city living.

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Brimpton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.377964/-1.19736 or Grid Reference SU5564. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B3051 towards Aldermaston
B3051 towards Aldermaston
Parish Notices, Hyde End Lane Between Brimpton and Crookham is a group of houses around the junction of Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane. A Brimpton Parish Council notice board is on the back fence of a house on the corner.
Parish Notices, Hyde End Lane
Between Brimpton and Crookham is a group of houses around the junction of Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane. A Brimpton Parish Council notice board is on the back fence of a house on the corner.
Barn at Upper Hyde End Farm In the SW corner of SU5564 towards the end of Hyde End Lane before it becomes a track.
Barn at Upper Hyde End Farm
In the SW corner of SU5564 towards the end of Hyde End Lane before it becomes a track.
Hyde End Pumping Station A pumping station belonging to the Environment Agency. It is for river flow augmentation when water levels get too low in the River Enborne. 
Water can be pumped into the river from a borehole.
Hyde End Pumping Station
A pumping station belonging to the Environment Agency. It is for river flow augmentation when water levels get too low in the River Enborne. Water can be pumped into the river from a borehole.
Hyde End Farm Under Wraps Impossible to see what's going on here, but it looks serious.
Hyde End Farm Under Wraps
Impossible to see what's going on here, but it looks serious.
Shalford Lodge, Wasing Park Entrance to the Wasing Estate. The road leads to Wasing House and there is a public right of way to Wasing Parish Church which is adjacent.
Wasing is still a parish although there is no village as such. The church is still in use, mostly for weddings.
Shalford Lodge, Wasing Park
Entrance to the Wasing Estate. The road leads to Wasing House and there is a public right of way to Wasing Parish Church which is adjacent. Wasing is still a parish although there is no village as such. The church is still in use, mostly for weddings.
Shalford Bridge - River Enborne
Shalford Bridge - River Enborne
Shalford Farm - Wasing
Shalford Farm - Wasing
Bus stops on Back Lane
Bus stops on Back Lane
Houses on Back Lane - Wasing
Houses on Back Lane - Wasing
Quaking Bridge A bridge over a small part of the River Kennet on Brimpton Road.
Quaking Bridge
A bridge over a small part of the River Kennet on Brimpton Road.
Corner to Quaking Bridge A corner on Brimpton Road leading to Quaking Bridge.
Corner to Quaking Bridge
A corner on Brimpton Road leading to Quaking Bridge.
Brimpton Road Looking south along Brimpton Road towards Brimpton.
Brimpton Road
Looking south along Brimpton Road towards Brimpton.
Muddy lay-bys on Back Lane Some muddy lay-bys with big puddles on Back Lane. Surprisingly, both were in use!
Muddy lay-bys on Back Lane
Some muddy lay-bys with big puddles on Back Lane. Surprisingly, both were in use!
Byway off Back Lane The entrance to the byway off Back Lane, which runs to Brimpton Lane. It is very muddy! The sign appears to have been hit by a vehicle as it is pointing the wrong direction.
Byway off Back Lane
The entrance to the byway off Back Lane, which runs to Brimpton Lane. It is very muddy! The sign appears to have been hit by a vehicle as it is pointing the wrong direction.
Back Lane junction to Brimpton Lane The junction of Back Lane on Brimpton Lane, from the verge.
Back Lane junction to Brimpton Lane
The junction of Back Lane on Brimpton Lane, from the verge.
Brimpton Lane from Back Lane Looking over the junction of Back Lane to Brimpton Lane. A signpost directs to Woolhampton, Kingsmere, Brimpton and AWE.
Brimpton Lane from Back Lane
Looking over the junction of Back Lane to Brimpton Lane. A signpost directs to Woolhampton, Kingsmere, Brimpton and AWE.
Byway off Back Lane The byway off Back Lane, which runs to Brimpton Lane.
Byway off Back Lane
The byway off Back Lane, which runs to Brimpton Lane.
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Brimpton is located at Grid Ref: SU5564 (Lat: 51.377964, Lng: -1.19736)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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War Memorial
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Survey Date: 2020-10-03
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Brimpton
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