Bacombe Hill Local Nature Reserve is a beautiful patch of chalk grassland that boasts lovely views towards the Vale of Aylesbury. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its grassland, which supports some rare flowers and butterflies. The reserve is also renowned for its orchids.

Just a short walk from Wendover, this is a lovely spot to bring a picnic. If you're feeling energetic, the marvellous viewpoint of Coombe Hill is just a little way further up the path.

Djl

June 14, 2020

Hiking

Nice gentle walk uphill with downland, scrub and woodland on the central Chilterns’ escarpment. It has a mix of mature beech woodland at the top of the climb. Waymarked as Ridgeway.

Jmis

August 15, 2021

Hiking

Small walk looping back on itself only took one hour. So said 5 miles !

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