Botley Oxfordshire Map

About Botley

Botley, a recognisable suburb within the Vale of White Horse, carries a quiet charm. It lies 2.4 km west of Oxford (from Oxford: bearing 260°T, OS grid SP 489 057), and is situated north-east of Chawley village. The gentle slope of the land here, a subtle undulation rather than a dramatic rise, catches the afternoon sun with a peculiar softness, illuminating the brickwork of its older houses. Though now a residential area, the echoes of Botley's past agricultural life can still be felt, a faint scent of turned earth and ripening grain that lingers in the imagination. The local shops, a modest collection of independent businesses, offer a familiar, unhurried pace, a stark contrast to the bustling city just a short distance away. The hedgerows, particularly in late spring, erupt with a verdant intensity that seems to absorb the very essence of English countryside.

About This Botley Map Page

Explore Botley, 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: 51.748072, -1.292186. 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.