Purley on Thames Berkshire Map

About Purley on Thames

Purley on Thames, a distinctively Berkshire settlement, unfolds its quiet charm along the gentle contours of the Thames valley. It lies 6.1 km west-north-west of Reading (from Reading: bearing 298°T, OS grid SU 660 760), and is situated north-east of Sulham village. The quality of the light here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a certain golden luminescence, softening the edges of the brick-built houses and lending a mellow glow to the surrounding greenery. This is a place where the river’s presence is felt not merely as a geographical feature, but as a subtle influence on the very air, carrying whispers of its journey from the Cotswolds. Though not a bustling market town, Purley on Thames retains a sense of local life, with its neighbourhood amenities serving as quiet focal points for its residents. The landscape, a blend of cultivated fields and scattered woodland, offers a pleasing backdrop, inviting leisurely contemplation.

About This Purley on Thames Map Page

Explore Purley on Thames, Berkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.479654, -1.050754. 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.