Welcome to Gallowstree Common

Gallowstree Common is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, which provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its beautiful landscapes, which are perfect for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church.

The village of Gallowstree Common is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for exploring on foot or by bike. The village is also home to a number of quaint pubs and restaurants, which serve traditional English cuisine. The village is also known for its friendly locals, who are always happy to welcome visitors and share their knowledge of the area.

Overall, Gallowstree Common is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty of the English countryside. The village is a great place to relax and unwind, and it is also a great base for exploring the surrounding area. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Gallowstree Common has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 21.7°C

Feels Like: 18.3°C

Wind: 8.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hartley	Reades Lane Sonning Common Reading RG4 9LN 1189721500 School Website
Bishopswood School Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs Priya Bhagrath	Grove Road Sonning Common Reading RG4 9RH 1189724311 School Website
Sonning Common Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Hirst	Grove Road Sonning Common Reading Oxfordshire RG4 9RJ 01189722105 School Website
Peppard Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Steele	Church Lane Peppard Henley On Thames Oxfordshire RG9 5JU 01491628354 School Website
Kidmore End Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Griffin	Chalkhouse Green Road Kidmore End Reading Oxfordshire RG4 9AU 1183573149 School Website
Stoke Row Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Nick Steele	Stoke Row Henley On Thames Oxfordshire RG9 5QS 01491680720 School Website
Checkendon Church Of England A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hillier	Checkendon Reading Oxfordshire RG8 0SR 01491680693 School Website
The Oratory School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Joseph Smith	Woodcote Reading South Oxfordshire Oxfordshire RG8 0PJ 1491683500 School Website
Emmer Green Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tonia Crossman	Grove Road Emmer Green Reading Berkshire RG4 8LN 01189375464 School Website
Highdown School And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Rachel Cave	Surley Row Emmer Green Reading Berkshire RG4 8LR 01189015800 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tilehurst Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH 3.83 Miles

Henley-On-Thames Station Approach, Off Station Road, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1AY 4.09 Miles

Reading Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ 4.53 Miles

Reading West Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY 4.63 Miles

Pangbourne Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY 4.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
All High Society Limousines 0118 972 2511 59 Wood La, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9SJ 0.68 Miles
Adams Cars 01491 628888 Unit 9B, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5LA 1.08 Miles
Reading Airport Taxis 01491 628888 Manor Farm, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5LA 1.08 Miles
Chauffeur Driven 01491 576576 North Ldg, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4JB 2.27 Miles
Prominent Chauffeuring 0845 625 0070 Prominent Place, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8UU 2.64 Miles
Comfi Cars 0118 945 4444 Highlands La, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4PS 2.66 Miles
Comfi Cars Of Henley 01491 575555 Oxford House Highlands Ln, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4PS 2.66 Miles
S O D Cars 01491 411707 The Hanger/Highlands La, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4PR 2.67 Miles
Chrissie's Cabs 01491 682412 Holly Tree Cottage/Collins End, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH 2.93 Miles
Aston Taxis 07919 046427 Holly Tree Cottage, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH 2.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rg9 Stoke Row Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Rise Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg9 Kingwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashford Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gallowstree Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shiplake Bottom Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sonning Common Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kennylands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pond End Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyfold Grange Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Rg9 Peppard Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reddish Manor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kidmore End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westleigh Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg9 Grouse And Claret Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sonning Common Health Ctr 0118 9722188	Sonning Common Health Ctr Wood Lane Sonning Common,Reading Berkshire RG4 9SW
Caversham Pcn Hub 0118 9486900	Emmer Green Surgery 4 St Barnabas Rd, E/Green Reading Berkshire RG4 8RA
Emmer Green Surgery 0118 9486900	Emmer Green Surgery 4 St. Barnabas Road Emmer Green Reading, Berkshire RG4 8RA
Emmer Green Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	4 St. Barnabas Road Emmer Green Reading RG4 8RA
Reading Ent Clinic 0118 9486905	4 St. Barnabas Road Emmer Green Reading Berkshire RG4 8RA

Local Stores

Sonning Common
44 Wood Lane
Sonning Common
Reading
Oxfordshire
RG4 9SL
0118 9724818
Store Website
0.67 miles

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SPAR - Tilehurst
12 Spey Road
Tilehurst
Reading
RG30 4DG
01189 424215
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Active Vetcare - Sonning Common
2C Green Lane Sonning Common Reading Berkshire RG4 9NA 0118 972 3821 msvets@activevetcare.co.uk Website 0.60 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	19:00
Tue	08:30	19:00
Wed	08:30	19:00
Thu	08:30	19:00
Fri	08:30	19:00
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Camelid Veterinary Services Ltd
The Old Barracks Lady Grove Goring Heath Reading Berkshire RG8 7RU 01491 680313 claire@ukalpacavet.com Website 2.90 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	18:00
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Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Active Vetcare - Oakley
65 Oakley Road Caversham Reading Berkshire RG4 7RN 0118 947 9298 oakley@activevetcare.co.uk Website 3.30 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Henley Vets Ltd T/A The Veterinary Centre
271 Reading Road Henley-On-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 1EL 01491 574490 info@henleyvets.co.uk Website 4.26 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	08:30	18:00
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Tilehurst Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit F Reading Retail Park Oxford Road Reading Berkshire RG30 1PR tilehurst@vets4pets.com Website 4.30 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	18:30
Sun	10:00	16:00

Tilehurst Veterinary Centre
19 School Road Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 5AR 0118 942 8240 tilehurst@activevetcare.co.uk Website 4.63 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	08:30	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 5.02 miles

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River Kennet And Cunning Man
Lovely Tracks Along The River With Nooks To Explore And A Lovely Pup Friendly Pub To Park At And Have A Drink In When Finished The Cunning Man Reading Lancashire RG30 3RB 6.39 miles Parking Is Free If You Are A Pub Customer (Remember To Register Your Reg) Or Small Charge If Not Visiting The Pub

Location what3words trend.animal.lunch

Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 7.73 miles

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Windsor Great Park
Windsor Great Park; You Can Walk For Miles And In Every Section There Is Something New For Your Dog(S) To Explore! There Is The Polo Field Which Is Great For Letting Your Dog Off Of The Lead For The First Time - There Is Also Woodland Areas And So Much More. There Is A Café, Picnic Tables And A Children’S Play Area. This Is The Perfect Place To Enjoy Yourself!! Yattendon Rd Lancashire 9.07 miles Windsor Great Park Saville Gardens

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Pullingshill Wood Walking The Trenches
Chalkpit Ln Marlow SL7 2JG 9.26 miles Bovingdon Green

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Dorchester On Thames To Wittingham Clumps
This Is About A 4 Mile Round Walk. Park After The Bridge Entering Dorchester And There Are Toilets There. Walk Through An Extremely Picturesque Village (Take Lots Of Change As Residents Sell Jams, Marmalade, Eggs, Fruit And Veg) - Follow The Signs To The Catholic Church And Then Walk To Little Wittingham Through Fields And Over Bridge And Through To Another Church Then Follow Signs Up To The Clumps. 62 High St Dorchester Wallingford OX10 7HN 11.32 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.4°C	19.5°C	22.9°C	27.6°C	29°C	29.4°C	27.4°C	22.4°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.8°C	16.4°C	15.7°C	17.5°C	21.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	30°C	27.9°C	22.8°C	19.3°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.8°C	17.3°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	26.7°C	28.9°C	29.7°C	29.1°C	24.2°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.5°C	21°C	24.9°C	27.5°C	29.3°C	29.8°C	29.3°C	24.4°C	20.9°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	30.6°C	31.3°C	30.4°C	24.5°C	21.7°C
Feels Like	19.3°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.4°C	21.2°C	26.6°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	31.2°C	30.3°C	24.2°C	21.2°C

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