Watlington Hill short walk

Discover rare chalk grassland and woodland habitats, as well as many species of birds and butterflies among other wildlife, on this walk around the Watlington Hill site. The route also offers impressive views over the Vale of Oxford and along the Chiltern Escarpment.
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Chilterns CountrysideStart point
National Trust car park at Watlington Hill. Grid ref: SU709935Trail information
*Soft footpaths, with one gentle ascent and one slightly steep descent. For further details, please see Terrain section.
**Due to the incline of the hill this is not an accessible walk for wheelchair users.
***Dogs welcome under close control. For further details, please see section marked Facilities.
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Chilterns Countryside, c/o Hughenden estate, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LA
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