United Kingdom
England
South East England
Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire
Watlington
Watlington White Mark
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire
Watlington
Watlington White Mark
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 106 out of 107 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Chilterns National Landscape
Location: Watlington, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom
In 1764, the local squire Edward Horne gave Watlington a most unusual talking point. He felt that the Norman parish church of St. Leonard, when viewed from his home, would be more impressive if it had a spire.
To create the illusion, he designed the 270-foot (82 m) steeple-shaped Watlington White Mark, which he then cut into the chalk escarpment of Watlington Hill, perfectly placed to complete his view (trees now obscure much of it today).
The White Mark is one of around fifty hill figures in England.
nationaltrust.org.uk/chilterns-countryside/trails/watlington-hill-and-the-wormsley-estate--an-emblematic-chilterns-walk
May 11, 2018
Incredible views from this national trust area....also free parking
July 17, 2020
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