Lower Shiplake
Built-up area in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.511, -0.893 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 76 79 |
| Dialling code: | 01491 (Henley-on-Thames) |
Lower Shiplake is a small riverside settlement in the civil parish of Shiplake in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England. It sits on the north bank of the River Thames, close to Henley-on-Thames and within easy reach of Reading, giving it a quietly scenic feel with easy links to larger towns.
Historically a riverside community, Lower Shiplake retains a mix of older cottages and more recent commuter homes and is coloured by boating and rowing culture associated with the Thames and nearby Henley events; many local residents travel by rail from Shiplake railway station or by road to work in surrounding centres. Community life is typically village-centred, with local clubs and seasonal events that reflect its riverine and commuter character.
Postcode districts covering Lower Shiplake
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Slough 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Oxford 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Harrow 24.6 miles39.6 km
- High Wycombe 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Watford 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Basingstoke 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Woking 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Hemel Hempstead 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Bracknell 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Aylesbury 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Guildford 23.1 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Shiplake Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Harpsden Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Wargrave Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Binfield Heath Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Henley-on-Thames Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Crazies Hill and Cockpole Green Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Holt Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hare Hatch Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Charvil Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Remenham Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Twyford Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Play Hatch Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Lower Shiplake
RG9 3PG, RG9 3LP, RG9 3LH, RG9 3BT, RG9 4AE, RG9 3LU, RG9 3NB, RG9 3NX, RG9 3PH … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 19 miles30.5 km
- Luton Airport 33.7 miles54.3 km
- Shiplake Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Wargrave Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
Hotels near Lower Shiplake Ad
- The Relais Henley 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Henley-on-Thames 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Leander Club 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Hurley House Hotel 5 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Rioshouse Henley 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Greenlands Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Market House 5 miles8.1 km
- Danesfield House Hotel and Spa 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Malmaison Reading 4 5 miles8 km
Local points of interest
- Crowsley Park Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Medmenham Abbey Historic site 3.5 miles5.6 km
- University of Reading University 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Swyncombe House Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Adams Park Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Chiltern Hills Hill 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Windsor Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Ascot Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Bradenham Manor Historic site 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Mortimer House Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km