Oakley Bedfordshire Map

About Oakley

Oakley, a Bedfordshire village, breathes the quietude of the East Anglian countryside. It lies 5.6 km north-west of Bedford (from Bedford: bearing 315°T, OS grid TL 008 537), and is situated east-north-east of Stevington village. The gentle curve of the River Great Ouse nearby lends a subtle grace to the landscape, and the sky here often stretches in vast, luminous expanses, particularly in the soft light of late afternoon. The heart of Oakley, around its church, feels like a place where time has allowed the ancient stones to settle into their surroundings with a quiet dignity. Fields, often golden with ripening wheat in the summer months, roll away from the clustered homes, their textures speaking of generations of cultivation. The village's character is one of enduring, understated charm.

About This Oakley Map Page

Explore Oakley, Bedfordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.172753, -0.526205. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.