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Whether a nature lover just itching to get out and watch red kites soaring above the Chilterns,
looking for something more active like an afternoon’s kite flying or maybe a cycle trail, there is
plenty for everyone in this part of the world. Plenty of perfect places to stretch the legs, get some
fresh air and explore local habitats.The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Right to Roam…
Chiltern Conservation Board Tel:
01844 355500
Web:
www.chilternsaonb.org
Did you know that The Countryside and
Rights of Way Act 2000 gives people the
The Chilterns Area of
right to walk and enjoy recreational activities
Outstanding Beauty (AONB)
on designated ‘open access land’ more
covers large stretches of
commonly known as the ‘right to roam’.
southern Buckinghamshire.
This means that people are free to explore, walk, picnic, fly kites
AONB status recognises some
etc… without sticking to a designated footpath… so go out and
enjoy fresh air and the environment around you.
ation Board
of the finest countryside in
England and Wales and The
Chilterns stretches from the
banks of the River Thames in
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Oxfordshire, to chalk
downland around Dunstable and the hills of Hitchin in Hertfordshire.
An escape to the countryside is within easy reach of London and larger
Buckinghamshire towns - there are superb views to be had from
the rolling, chalk land hill tops and it is easy to explore the
meandering quiet lanes and pathways of the valleys. The
Chiltern Hills are criss-crossed by numerous footpaths and
bridleways and are best explored on foot or by bicycle –
routes are available in local tourist information centres
Within a stone’s throw of High Wycombe discover the delights of
rambling through the magnificent beech woods and happening
(see page 20). Alternatively find out more by
upon a marvellous view at West Wycombe or following the Downley
visiting www.chilternsaonb.org for details of
Common and Naphill circular walk. Why not explore Coombe Hill
walking, cycling and local attractions, along with
at Wendover or tramp the trail at Turville…
projects being run by the Chilterns Conservation
Board, the body responsible for conserving and enhancing the Chilterns
you are entering ‘open access land’ when
AONB.
you see this symbol.
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