Clipstone

Settlement in Bedfordshire

England

Clipstone

Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway The railway was originally built in 1919 to carry sand from nearby quarries to the now dismantled Leighton Buzzard to Dunstable standard gauge railway line close to Page&#039;s Park. It closed as an industrial line in 1969, but was taken over by volunteers to be run as a heritage railway. The railway has a very informative website here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.buzzrail.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.buzzrail.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A light dusting of snow covers the ground in this view, taken looking north westwards where the railway runs parallel to the road called Meadway on the left. The brick walls are the parapets of the railway bridge over Clipstone Brook, a tributary of the River Ouzel. — Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway Credit: Nigel Cox

Clipstone is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of Leighton Buzzard, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is known for its rural charm. The village is part of the Central Bedfordshire district and falls within the parliamentary constituency of South West Bedfordshire.

Clipstone is a close-knit community with a population of around 500 residents. It boasts a mix of traditional cottages and more modern housing, creating an appealing blend of architectural styles. The village is well-maintained, with neat gardens and well-kept streets adding to its overall charm.

A notable feature of Clipstone is its village church, St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. This historic building is a focal point for the community and holds regular services and events. The churchyard is also home to a number of ancient gravestones, providing a glimpse into the village's rich history.

Despite being a small village, Clipstone offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a local primary school, a village hall, and a post office. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

In summary, Clipstone is a charming village in Bedfordshire, characterized by its rural setting, historic church, and close-knit community. With its range of amenities and picturesque surroundings, it offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.926943/-0.623757 or Grid Reference SP9426. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway

The railway was originally built in 1919 to carry sand from nearby quarries to the now dismantled Leighton Buzzard to Dunstable standard gauge railway line close to Page's Park. It closed as an industrial line in 1969, but was taken over by volunteers to be run as a heritage railway. The railway has a very informative website here Link

A light dusting of snow covers the ground in this view, taken looking north westwards where the railway runs parallel to the road called Meadway on the left. The brick walls are the parapets of the railway bridge over Clipstone Brook, a tributary of the River Ouzel.

Nigel Cox

Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway

Viewed looking north eastwards, the railway runs parallel to Vandyke Road here. The buildings of Vandyke Upper School are visible on the right of the road. The School's website is here Link

Nigel Cox

Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway

This view was taken, with a light dusting of snow on the ground, looking north eastwards across the Shenley Hill Road level crossing, with Mile Tree Road running parallel to the railway to the right.

Nigel Cox

Leighton Buzzard: Clipstone

Viewed looking north from the bridge over Clipstone Brook towards Clipstone.

Nigel Cox

Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway

Stonehenge Works on the railway viewed looking southwards with Mile Tree Road on the left. This is the current northern terminus of the railway although the track does continue for about another 500 metres northwards. The railway was originally built in 1919 to carry sand from nearby quarries to the now dismantled Leighton Buzzard to Dunstable standard gauge railway line close to Page's Park. It closed as an industrial line in 1969, but was taken over by volunteers to be run as a heritage railway. The railway has a very informative website here Link

Nigel Cox

St. Nicholas, Church End, Hockliffe

Church End is a lovely quiet backwater of Hockliffe. Most of the village sprawls along the very busy A5 Watling Street, but this part of the village seems miles from hectic activity.

Rob Farrow

Hockliffe Grange

Peeping over the trees which surround it, this is about the best view you can get of Hockliffe Grange, taken from the lane that approaches it from the church.

Rob Farrow

Ground Farm, Hockliffe

The road from the church out to this farm gradually deteriorates until it becomes a muddy track with grass in the middle. It then improves a little just before you reach this farm. The area the farm is in is called "Hockliffe Grounds" hence the name of the farm.

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Church End, Hockliffe

As it says on the sign. The eponymous church is SP9626 : St. Nicholas, Church End, Hockliffe

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Church Lane, Church End, Hockliffe

This is the view back roughly southwards down Church Lane from near the lane junction at Church End. Note: The map shows this lane as Goose Green, but I'm pretty sure its street nameplate said Church Lane.

Rob Farrow

Steps & churchyard

Steps illuminated with dappled light lead into the churchyard of SP9626 : St. Nicholas, Church End, Hockliffe

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Hockliffe Grounds

Looking back down the track to Grounds Farm, Hockliffe. Just beyond this bend was a quite deep, very muddy puddle straddling the whole track.

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Track to Grange Farm, Hockliffe

This track leads to Grange Farm, Hockliffe. It strikes off at 90º from a 90º bend in the main lane, therefore effectively being a straight continuation of one limb of that lane.

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Cricket Ground, Eggington

Taken from a track that runs between the cricket ground and the grounds of Eggington House.

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St. Michaels, Eggington

Strangely this charming little church in the lovely village of Eggington doesn't seem to be marked on the current 1:25000 maps - though it is shown on the 1:50000 scale ones.

Rob Farrow

Eggington - Village Houses

The nearest of these buildings was originally a Wesleyan Chapel which the circular plaque informs us was enlarged in 1867. The large building in background is now a residential nursing home. So while one public building has become a private home, a private home two doors away has made the opposite transition.

Rob Farrow

Vehicle Testing Station

This Department of Transport Vehicle Testing Station is just to the east of Leighton Buzzard and seems to specialise in testing lorries. It looked to be doing brisk business when I took this shot.

Rob Farrow