Olney Buckinghamshire Map

About Olney

Olney rests gently on the Ouse, a town whose very bones are shaped by water and the slow churn of agricultural seasons. It lies 8.0 km north of Newport Pagnell (from Newport Pagnell: bearing 10°T, OS grid SP 888 518), and is situated west-north-west of Clifton Reynes village. For centuries, its prosperity was tied to the wool trade, the murmur of commerce echoing through its market square, a place where the scent of fresh produce still lingers on market days. The flat, fertile land surrounding Olney, a subtle tapestry of greens and browns, has always offered its bounty, fostering a quiet resilience in its people and a deep connection to the land that underpins its enduring character. The spirit of Olney is perhaps best captured by the enduring legacy of William Cowper, whose gentle verses still seem to drift on the breeze that rustles through its ancient trees. His association with the town, a period of both solace and profound creativity, lends a certain contemplative air to its streets. The impressive Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul stands as a silent sentinel, its stone testament to generations of faith and community life, while the lively annual Olney Pancake Race, a tradition that spills out from the market square, speaks of a spirited defiance of the ordinary and a joy in shared endeavour.

About This Olney Map Page

Explore Olney, 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: 52.158061, -0.702188. 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.