Downley Buckinghamshire Map

About Downley

Downley’s quietude unfolds in the Chiltern Hills, a landscape of subtle contours and ancient woodland. It lies 2.9 km north-west of High Wycombe (from High Wycombe: bearing 321°T, OS grid SU 847 951), and is situated south of Naphill village. The village green, a dappled expanse under the canopy of mature trees, often catches the afternoon sun, casting long shadows that seem to measure the slow passage of time. Historically, Downley’s fortunes were tied to the beech woods that surround it, providing timber for furniture makers in nearby High Wycombe. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of leaf mould and damp soil, a constant reminder of the natural world that presses in on all sides. Even the houses, with their varied brickwork and thoughtful gardens, seem to respond to the gentle slope of the land, settling into their surroundings with a quiet dignity.

About This Downley Map Page

Explore Downley, Buckinghamshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.648754, -0.775986. 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.