Crays Pond is a small hamlet in South Oxfordshire, about seven miles northwest of Reading and a few miles north of Goring‑on‑Thames. It lies within the parish of Goring Heath and is noted for its rural character.
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Crays Pond is a hamlet situated in the parish of Goring Heath in South Oxfordshire, England. The locality lies about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) northeast of Goring‑on‑Thames and about 7.0 miles (11.3 km) northwest of Reading, Berkshire. Historically, the area was associated with a public house called the Reformation, which served the community. The hamlet’s setting is rural, with the surrounding countryside typical of South Oxfordshire. Its proximity to Reading provides access to the larger town’s amenities while maintaining a quiet, village‑like atmosphere. Residents benefit from the close connection to nearby villages and the broader region, and the area is characterised by its small‑scale settlement and pastoral surroundings. The postcode district is RG 8, placing it within the Reading postal area. The hamlet’s identity is tied to its parish affiliation and its distance from nearby towns and villages. The information reflects the locality’s basic geographic and historical context as recorded in the dataset.