United Kingdom
England
South East England
Buckinghamshire
Aylesbury Vale
Ivinghoe
Whipsnade White Lion
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Buckinghamshire
Aylesbury Vale
Ivinghoe
Whipsnade White Lion
Running Highlight
Recommended by 10 people
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Chilterns National Landscape
Location: Ivinghoe, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom
The lion was carved into the hills overlooking Dunstable Downs close to Whipsnade Zoo in 1931-33. Some say it was to remind pilots not to fly too low when crossing the zoo so they didn't scare the animals. Others believe that it was an elaborate advert. In 2017/18, the lion was refurbished with a donated 800 tonnes of chalk so now it can be appreciated from quite some distance.
January 20, 2023
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