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Peeping over the fence one can see that the other side is woodland, with no sign of “garden” management, but somewhat more open than the Buckland Hoo Wood. Where the fence starts near Long Meadow Farm it is gated, with warning signs, and... (more)

Outer Aylesbury Ring path cuts off left down to Chiltern Forest golf course

For some reason Forestry England have closed Aston Hill Coppice. The car park and trails are all shut with barriers, and notices like this have been put up. No idea what's going on, and whatever it is doesn't look to be very urgent.

This house is opposite the Aston Hill viewpoint. Aston Hill is famous for the Aston Hill Climb - It was this Hill Climb competition that gave its name to Aston Martin cars.

Looking south-westward.

At first sight one might wonder why there are two parallel paths through the wood – with only a strand of wire to separate them. However the path to the left is a public footpath in the Parish of Buckland (reference B17) while the track to... (more)

Aston Hill Coppice, an area of wooded access land, has been closed to the public by Forestry England for some reason. This is a view from the footpath along the edge. Nothing obvious going on.

The Plaque reads: The Origin of Aston Martin From 1904 to 1925, Aston Hill, part of Lord Rothschild's Estate, was a renowned motoring venue. Lionel Martin made his first ascent of this hill. In a tuned Singer car, on the 4th... (more)

This is marked on the map* as a viewpoint and indeed it is an elevated position overlooking Aylesbury Vale, but the trees of this heavily wooded area tend to obscure the panorama somewhat. There are fine views in certain directions along... (more)

Looking towards the woodland on Aston Hill.