Chiltern Hills — Local services in Great Britain

I went on a 20kms day hike around this place with a group of friends. The elevation was about 400 m which is pretty good for a hill! Heard a lot of ghost stories on the way which was pretty cool too! There are a lot of places around where you can park your car for free all day. The Chiltern Hills is also connected to the Colne Valley Regional Park to the south.

One of the most famous features of the Chilterns is its woodlands, which cover approximately a fifth of the park. The woodlands are composed mainly of beech, as well as cherry, ash, and oak. The woods have been a staple of the Chiltern Hills for centuries and are still among England's densest and largest remaining forests.

As one of England's most heavily wooded areas, the Chiltern Hills AONB is an essential habitat for a range of mammals, birds, and insects. Perhaps the most famous resident of the Chilterns is the red kite, a large bird of prey with a 1.5 m wingspan 🦅. We saw a lot of...

During the summer, we visited Chiltern Hills and walked roughly ten miles following the walkers routes via the signs. This area is outside of London. Excellent for walkers even the most avid ones; escape to the country and merge yourself in the English countryside, hear the birds and insects rather than cars and sirens and quarrelsome people, walk amongst the trees and meadowlands, and allow yourself a moment of tranquility and escapism. It’s environment is clean, maintained and rich with wildlife. You will pass public houses and cafes but far and few between. We took a prepared hamper to eat among nature and continue to enjoy the...

The Chess Valley Walk is a moderate difficulty hike in the Chiltern Hills that follows the River Chess for a significant portion of its route. The hike is 11 miles long with an elevation gain of 1,427 feet. It starts in the village of Rickmansworth and ends in the village of Chesham.

The hike begins with a gentle ascent out of Rickmansworth. The trail then follows the River Chess through a series of meadows and woodlands. The river is a beautiful and serene presence throughout the hike. There are several opportunities to stop and enjoy the views of the river, including at the village of Chessington and at the ruins of...