Haddington Hill

Haddington Hill
Wendover Woods near the summit of Haddington Hill
Highest point
Elevation267 m (876 ft)[1]
Prominence180 m (590 ft)
Parent peakCleeve Hill
ListingMarilyn, County Top
Coordinates51°46′18″N 0°42′42″W / 51.77171°N 0.71154°W / 51.77171; -0.71154
Geography
Haddington Hill is located in Buckinghamshire
Haddington Hill
Haddington Hill
Haddington Hill in Buckinghamshire
LocationChiltern Hills, England
OS gridSP890089
Topo mapOS Landranger 165
Listed summits of Haddington Hill
Name Grid ref Height Status
Pavis Wood SP914091 244 m (801 ft) County Top

Haddington Hill (also called Wendover Hill[2]) is a hill in The Chilterns, and the highest point in the English county of Buckinghamshire. On the north-eastern flank is Coombe Hill, not to be confused with another Coombe Hill 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the south-west.

Haddington Hill is owned by the Forestry Commission, whose Wendover Woods cover much of the hill. Many tracks run through the forest, and a car park is located near the summit among the trees: the flat summit means the precise location of the highest point is difficult to determine with certainty. However, in the woods to the east of the car park there are a series of large stones bearing the inscription 'The Chiltern Summit'. The stones are surrounded by trees.

Ascents

The peak is accessible by road, with a car park near the stone. It is also possible to climb on foot.

Pavis Wood

Pavis Wood, the highest point of Hertfordshire, at 244 m (801 ft), is on the eastern ridge of this hill, on the boundary with Buckinghamshire.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Bathurst, David (2012). Walking the county high points of England. Chichester: Summersdale. pp. 105–110. ISBN 978-1-84-953239-6.
  2. ^ The Hardys – The UK’s High Points at www.thehardys.org. Accessed on 15 Mar 2013.