Farnham Common Buckinghamshire Map

About Farnham Common

Farnham Common breathes the quiet dignity of Buckinghamshire, a place where the gentle rise of the land seems to hold the sky in a friendly embrace. It lies 5.4 km north-north-west of Slough (from Slough: bearing 344°T, OS grid SU 960 850), and is situated south of Egypt village. The village green, a generous expanse of well-trodden grass, often catches the late afternoon sun, casting long, soft shadows that speak of an unhurried passage of time. Though its origins are not marked by ancient stone castles, Farnham Common possesses a more grounded history, evolving from agricultural roots into a thriving residential centre, yet retaining a distinct village character. The avenues of mature trees, particularly along the approach roads, offer a leafy welcome, hinting at the proximity of Burnham Beeches, a vast and ancient woodland that provides a wilder counterpoint to the village's ordered charm. The air here often carries a subtle freshness, a testament to the surrounding greenery that so readily infuses Farnham Common with a sense of enduring, understated beauty.

About This Farnham Common Map Page

Explore Farnham Common, 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: 51.555837, -0.615339. 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.