Designed by Francis Bacon and built in 1883, it was founded as a sister church to St Mary’s for the people who lived and worked in Whitchurch Hill in the 1800s.

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October 25, 2023

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A truly stunning church. Small and intimate, it was designed by Sir Francis Bacon in 1883. It was built as a partner church to St Mary's for those who lived and worked in Whitchurch Hill in the 1800s.

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1. Path Hill and College Wood loop from Whitchurch Hill

9.85km

02:35

80m

Hike the moderate 6.1-mile Path Hill and College Wood loop from Whitchurch Hill for varied Chilterns scenery and Thames Valley views.

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2. St John the Baptist Church and Great Chalk Wood loop from Whitchurch Hill — Chiltern Hills

6.79km

01:47

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Conker Alley loop from Whitchurch-on-Thames

7.94km

02:10

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 130 m

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Location: Goring Heath, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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St John the Baptist Church, Whitchurch Hill

1. Path Hill and College Wood loop from Whitchurch Hill

2. St John the Baptist Church and Great Chalk Wood loop from Whitchurch Hill — Chiltern Hills

3. Conker Alley loop from Whitchurch-on-Thames

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