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the chilterns
Welcome to this website about the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Chilterns lie only a few miles north-west of London and yet they are an unspoilt area of rolling chalk hills, magnificent beechwoods, quiet valleys and charming brick and flint villages. A wonderful mosaic of woods, fields, hedges, sunken lanes and clear streams.
find out more about attractions in the Chilternsfind out more about attractions in the Chilterns
experience the wildlife and history of Chiltern woodlandsexperience the wildlife and history of Chiltern woodlands
celebrate special trees and woods of the Chilternscelebrate special trees and woods of the Chilterns

The Chilterns landscape was recognised as amongst the finest in the country when it was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1965.

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Gentle Stroll at Ashridge
Date(s): 09/05/2008
Location: near Berkhamsted
A gentle stroll in the beautiful Ashridge Estate
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this month
It's bluebell time! The stunning springtime displays in Chiltern woodlands are beginning. To be sure you don't miss them, click here for a list of the best bluebell woods.

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