HS2

High Speed 2

Find out the Chilterns Conservation Board's reaction to the Government's announcement on HS2, how the rail line will affect the Chilterns AONB and what the Board and others are doing to oppose it.

 

The Chilterns

An area of outstanding natural beauty

The Chiltern Hills stretch from the River Thames in Oxfordshire to Hitchin in Hertfordshire and are nationally-protected as some of the finest countryside in the UK. They're a fantastic place to explore all year round.

 

Winter Walks

Great walks

Looking to get some fresh air and burn off a few calories? Our interactive map has lots of walks, from short easy strolls to half or full day hikes, all through beautiful countryside. Find what's near you and download directions and route maps. Plenty of cycling routes too!

 

 

Environment update

State of the Chilterns Environment 2011

How healthy are our rivers? How are our most vulnerable species doing? Are our historic parks and buildings at risk? Find out in the latest report on the landscapes, wildlife, historic environment and rural economy of the Chilterns AONB.

 

 

Chilterns Map

Find walks, cycle routes, rides, places to visit

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Latest News

80 take part in giant work party on Dunstable Downs

27 January 2012

Over 80 people took part in a day of conservation work at Dunstable Downs yesterday - quite possibly the biggest group ever to spend a day working on a Chilterns' wildlife site.

Dunstable Downs scrub bash

HS2 - the good, the bad and the uglier

17 January 2012

HS2 will cause huge and unacceptable damage to Chilterns

10 January 2012

Latest Events

The Beeches at War

Date: 28 January 2012

Learn about the War Department from 1942 at Burnham Beeches on this steady walk

Our Common History

Date: 28 January 2012

A Winter Bird Walk Around Tring Reservoirs

Date: 28 January 2012

Discovery Day: Wetland Wonderland

Date: 28 January 2012

Ewelme Watercress Beds Open Day

Date: 5 February 2012

Small is Beautiful - Moss Walk at Chinnor Hill

Date: 5 February 2012

Galleries

Woodlands Gallery

Bluebell Woods

 

Chalk Streams Gallery

River Chess Chalk Stream

 

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