Hermitage

Civil Parish in Berkshire

England

Hermitage

Bethel Chapel, Curridge: late December 2015
Bethel Chapel, Curridge: late December 2015 Credit: Basher Eyre

Hermitage is a civil parish located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles west of Newbury, the nearest major town. The parish covers an area of about 15 square kilometers and is home to a population of around 2,000 residents.

The village of Hermitage itself is known for its picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful woodlands. The area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Hermitage has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Iron Age. The village grew significantly during the 19th century with the construction of the Great Western Railway, which brought new opportunities for trade and employment.

Today, Hermitage is a thriving community with a range of amenities and services. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a number of shops and local businesses. There are also several pubs and restaurants, providing options for dining and socializing.

Hermitage is well connected to other parts of Berkshire and beyond, with good road links to nearby towns and cities. The M4 motorway is easily accessible, providing convenient access to London and Bristol. There are also regular bus services connecting Hermitage to Newbury and other nearby towns.

In conclusion, Hermitage is a charming civil parish in Berkshire, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle with easy access to modern amenities and transportation links.

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Hermitage Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.451186/-1.26032 or Grid Reference SU5172. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bethel Chapel, Curridge: late December 2015
Bethel Chapel, Curridge: late December 2015
Basketball Court On a strip of land along Crabtree Lane between Denison Barracks and a housing estate.
Basketball Court
On a strip of land along Crabtree Lane between Denison Barracks and a housing estate.
Costcutter Store, Hermitage Last Geographed in 2011 as a Spar market, the local shop here is now a Costcutter.
Costcutter Store, Hermitage
Last Geographed in 2011 as a Spar market, the local shop here is now a Costcutter.
Faircross, Hermitage Part of a housing estate adjacent to Denison Barracks.
Faircross, Hermitage
Part of a housing estate adjacent to Denison Barracks.
Sandy Lane, Hermitage A private road and public byway between Curridge Road and Long Lane.
Sandy Lane, Hermitage
A private road and public byway between Curridge Road and Long Lane.
Plantation Close, Curridge A cul-de-sac off Curridge Road in Curridge.
Plantation Close, Curridge
A cul-de-sac off Curridge Road in Curridge.
Spar shop The shop also serves as a NAAFI (Navy, Army, Air Force Institutes) for the adjacent School of Military Survey. The NAAFI is the official trading organisation of H.M. Forces.
Spar shop
The shop also serves as a NAAFI (Navy, Army, Air Force Institutes) for the adjacent School of Military Survey. The NAAFI is the official trading organisation of H.M. Forces.
Curridge Road bends at Sandy Lane junction
Curridge Road bends at Sandy Lane junction
The Lamb Inn Another country pub trying to curry favour.
The Lamb Inn
Another country pub trying to curry favour.
Bridleway to West Wood
Bridleway to West Wood
Footpath near Cold Ash Common Between playing fields and the gardens of large houses in a woodland setting.
Footpath near Cold Ash Common
Between playing fields and the gardens of large houses in a woodland setting.
Red Shute Industrial Estate
Red Shute Industrial Estate
Rutted Bridleway The  road along Bucklebury Alley runs out of tarmac a short way back, but continues as a track, linking with a whole lot of other similar muddy lanes.
Rutted Bridleway
The road along Bucklebury Alley runs out of tarmac a short way back, but continues as a track, linking with a whole lot of other similar muddy lanes.
Nearly the end of the road This is about as far as you would want to take the car along here unless you were visiting the handful of houses tucked away in the woods a bit further along.
Nearly the end of the road
This is about as far as you would want to take the car along here unless you were visiting the handful of houses tucked away in the woods a bit further along.
St Bartholomew, Oare: late December 2015
St Bartholomew, Oare: late December 2015
The White Horse, Hermitage: late December 2015
The White Horse, Hermitage: late December 2015
Field opposite St Mary's Church
Field opposite St Mary's Church
St Bartholomew, Oare: church gate
St Bartholomew, Oare: church gate
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Hermitage is located at Grid Ref: SU5172 (Lat: 51.451186, Lng: -1.26032)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Located within 500m of 51.451186,-1.26032
Parking
Lat/Long: 51.4490007/-1.2635698
States Hill Wood
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.4526457/-1.2592636
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