Calvert Green

Civil Parish in Buckinghamshire

England

Calvert Green

Calvert waste depot and Greatmoor EFW incinerator Class 66 No. 66078 running back to the Calvert waste terminal. Its train of waste containers is being unloaded to be returned later to London. The Greatmoor EFW (Energy From Waste) incinerator is in the background. This takes waste products both by rail and road to produce &#039;green&#039; electricity. — Calvert waste depot and Greatmoor EFW incinerator Credit: Bob Walters

Calvert Green is a civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England. It is a small village situated about three miles west of Winslow and seven miles north of Aylesbury. The parish is surrounded by open countryside, offering residents a peaceful and rural setting.

The village itself is relatively new, having been developed in the late 20th century as a part of the Calvert Green Eco Town project. The project aimed to create a sustainable and environmentally friendly community. As a result, the village features modern and energy-efficient housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached houses.

Despite its small size, Calvert Green has a strong sense of community. The village has a community hall that hosts various events and activities, providing opportunities for residents to socialize and engage with one another. There is also a children's play area, making it an attractive place for families.

The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities. Calvert Green is close to the Bernwood Forest, which provides walking and cycling trails, as well as a variety of wildlife. Additionally, the nearby Grand Union Canal offers scenic walks and boating activities.

In terms of amenities, Calvert Green has a convenience store, providing essential groceries and daily necessities. However, for more extensive shopping and leisure facilities, residents can easily access nearby towns and cities such as Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, and Bicester.

Overall, Calvert Green offers a modern and sustainable living environment, with a strong community spirit and access to beautiful countryside.

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Calvert Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.904961/-0.993494 or Grid Reference SP6923. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Calvert waste depot and Greatmoor EFW incinerator

Class 66 No. 66078 running back to the Calvert waste terminal. Its train of waste containers is being unloaded to be returned later to London. The Greatmoor EFW (Energy From Waste) incinerator is in the background. This takes waste products both by rail and road to produce 'green' electricity.

Bob Walters

Calvert waste depot and Greatmoor EFW incinerator

Two months on from the previous picture with this title (6937388), all trackwork passing the remains of the old Calvert Station platforms has been removed in readiness for the continuation of HS2 works. The waste terminal will be rebuilt to the left and HS2 tracks will pass through where the photographer is standing.

Bob Walters

Dust and tipper trucks

A continuous procession of tipper trucks carrying stone for the HS2 and EWR works at the site of the old Calvert GCR Station. HS2 is due to pass through here and the new EWR tracks will cross over it just north of here.

Bob Walters

A road called School Hill

From Charndon to Calvert.

Robin Webster

Crossroads near Calvert

Philip Halling

Remains of Calvert station, 1984

View SE, towards Grendon Underwood Junction, Quainton Road, Aylesbury and London Marylebone: ex-GC Marylebone - Sheffield main line. The station was closed 4/3/63 (goods, 4/5/64), the main line from 5/9/66. A loop from Claydon on the ex-LNW Bletchley - Oxford line, opened 14/9/40 as a wartime connection, remained until 22/11/65. The tracks visible here serve primarily the large Waste Depot (former quarry) and come from Aylesbury via Quainton Road.

Ben Brooksbank

Footpath to Steeple Claydon

Philip Jeffrey

The path to Steeple Claydon

Philip Jeffrey

Calvert Jubilee nature reserve

This mainly consists of this lake in a former clay pit, but there are quite extensive areas to the north of the lake as well.

Robin Webster

Calvert railway station (site), Buckinghamshire, 2014

Opened in 1899 by the Great Central Railway on the line from London Marylebone to Sheffield Victoria via Rugby Central, this station closed to passengers in 1963 and completely in 1964. View south east towards Quainton Road and London. The line was only used by freight trains when this image was taken. All remains of the old station will be removed during 2021 by the building of the new HS2 railway line.

Nigel Thompson