This quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and well known by geologists for its phenomenal history. Packed with fossils, some of the finds here date back 100 million years. There's no public access, but you can catch glimpses of its bright high-alkaline water from the surrounding footpaths.

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December 12, 2018

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Chinnor, Chalk and Cement Mr. W. Benton's Cement and Lime Works opened in Chinnor in 1908, but cement making on a truly industrial scale did not begin until 1919. Output …

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1. Chinnor Works Lake – Old Kiln Lakes Wetland Habitat loop from Chinnor

19.0km

05:24

400m

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2. Old Kiln Lakes Wetland Habitat – Chinnor Works Lake loop from Chinnor

5.37km

01:26

60m

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3. View from Lodge Hill – Old Kiln Lakes Wetland Habitat loop from Yoesden Nature Reserve

22.4km

06:23

490m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Old Kiln Lakes Wetland Habitat

1. Chinnor Works Lake – Old Kiln Lakes Wetland Habitat loop from Chinnor

2. Old Kiln Lakes Wetland Habitat – Chinnor Works Lake loop from Chinnor

3. View from Lodge Hill – Old Kiln Lakes Wetland Habitat loop from Yoesden Nature Reserve

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