Whitley Berkshire Map

About Whitley

Whitley unfolds across the gentle Berkshire landscape, a place where the quietude of the countryside meets the convenience of proximity. It lies 2.7 km south-south-east of Reading (from Reading: bearing 163°T, OS grid SU 722 707), and is situated north-north-east of Great Lea Common village. The fields here often catch the late afternoon sun in a way that softens their contours, hinting at centuries of cultivation. Though no grand abbeys or imposing castles punctuate its immediate environs, Whitley possesses a subtle charm, often found in the unassuming brickwork of its older homes and the well-tended gardens that spill colour onto the pavements. The air, especially after a spring shower, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant hedgerows, a testament to its agricultural past.

About This Whitley Map Page

Explore Whitley, 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: 51.430897, -0.962261. 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.