Farnham Royal

Civil Parish in Buckinghamshire

England

Farnham Royal

Burnham Beeches Burnham Beeches is owned by the Corporation of London. This ancient woodland is a National Nature Reserve. — Burnham Beeches Credit: David Hawgood

Farnham Royal is a civil parish located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 20 miles west of London and is part of the South Bucks district. The parish covers an area of around 5 square miles and has a population of approximately 2,500 people.

The village of Farnham Royal is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. It is surrounded by green fields and woodland, making it an ideal location for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is also well-known for its equestrian activities, with several stables and riding schools in the vicinity.

The village itself has a charming and traditional feel, with a mix of old cottages and more modern houses. It has a small but vibrant community, with a range of amenities including a primary school, village hall, and a few local shops and pubs. The parish is also home to St. Mary's Church, a beautiful Grade II listed building that dates back to the 12th century.

Farnham Royal is well-connected to surrounding areas by road, with the A355 passing through the village and providing easy access to nearby towns such as Slough and Beaconsfield. The area also benefits from good transport links, with several train stations within a short drive.

Overall, Farnham Royal offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, combining rural charm with convenient access to urban amenities. It is a desirable location for those seeking a quiet and picturesque place to live within commuting distance of London.

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Farnham Royal Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.551831/-0.613992 or Grid Reference SU9684. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Burnham Beeches

Burnham Beeches is owned by the Corporation of London. This ancient woodland is a National Nature Reserve.

David Hawgood

Cafe near Pumpkin Hill, Burnham Beeches

This cafe on the southern boundary of Burnham Beeches is very convenient for disabled users. Update: this has been closed and the building removed. It was replaced in 2007 by the one shown in SU9585 : New café, toilets and information point at Burnham Beeches.

David Hawgood

Mobile phone radio mast, near Farnham Common

This mast is tucked into the corner of a field next to Brockhurst Wood

David Hawgood

Church of St John the Evangelist, Farnham Common

Historically this area was in the parish of Farnham Royal, this church was built when the population here grew.

David Hawgood

East Burnham Common in Burnham Beeches

This area was bought by the City of London to preserve it for public enjoyment

David Hawgood

Hartley Court Moat (Hardicanutes), Burnham Beeches

This was a moated homestead dating from the 12th to 14th Centuries. This moat protected the inner enclosure of 0.6 hectares. There is also a shallower ditch and a low bank which would have been surmounted by a fence protecting an outer enclosure of almost 4 hectares.

David Hawgood

Old tree in Burnham Beeches

Taken on Boxing Day walk Christmas 2004, while the Tsunami was underway unbeknown to us.

Peachy

Burnham Beeches

Stephen Daglish

Stream in Burnham Beeches

View looking south-west in late afternoon. The shallow stream over gravel takes an overflow from the dam at Upper Pond, and flows into Middle Pond.

David Hawgood

Shops in Farnham Common

These shops are on Beaconsfield Road, the A355 from Slough to Beaconsfield, at the junction with Rosewood Way. Photo taken from the end of Beeches Road.

David Hawgood

The Stag, Burnham Beeches - walkers welcome!

This public house (marked on the OS map) is opposite a large public car park for those walking in Burnham Beeches. A sign on the pub says "Wellies, walkers, dogs and families - all welcome here".

David Hawgood

Burnham Beeches - birch, beech and holly

Walking through the woods from "The Stag" to here, many of the trees were oaks, with some large fir trees. Here they have changed to being a mixture of birch and beech. There are holly bushes under the trees in both areas.

David Hawgood