Shiplake Oxfordshire Map

About Shiplake

Shiplake unfolds with a quiet grace beside the River Thames, a place where the water's gentle murmur seems to set the pace of village life. It lies 4.3 km south of Henley-on-Thames (from Henley-on-Thames: bearing 172°T, OS grid SU 767 783), and is situated east-south-east of Shiplake Cross village. The ancient parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul stands as a dignified sentinel, its stonework softened by the passage of centuries, hinting at the long lineage of those who have found solace and community within its walls. Fields of green, often touched by the low, honeyed light of late afternoon, stretch towards the riverbanks, a landscape that has nourished and inspired for generations. The presence of the river, a silken ribbon reflecting the sky, imbues Shiplake with a tranquil character, a constant reminder of the natural beauty that underpins its settled existence.

About This Shiplake Map Page

Explore Shiplake, 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: 51.498981, -0.896032. 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.