Appleford-on-Thames Oxfordshire Map

About Appleford-on-Thames

Appleford-on-Thames, a quiet parish, rests on the western bank of the Thames. It lies 3.6 km north of Didcot (from Didcot: bearing 3°T, OS grid SU 526 936), and is situated west of Long Wittenham village. The village itself unfolds with a gentle grace, its houses often built of pleasingly aged brick, catching the muted sunlight that filters through the wide English sky. A palpable sense of continuity emanates from Appleford-on-Thames, where the land, shaped by centuries of cultivation, slopes towards the river's slow, purposeful flow. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that speaks of a life lived in quiet harmony with the seasons. The presence of the Thames, a constant, liquid artery, lends a certain timelessness to the landscape, its waters reflecting the passing clouds and the sturdy permanence of the ancient trees that line its course.

About This Appleford-on-Thames Map Page

Explore Appleford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.638881, -1.240275. 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.

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