Haddington Hill Explained

Haddington Hill
Elevation M:267
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:180
Parent Peak:Cleeve Hill
Listing:Marilyn, County Top
Location:Chiltern Hills, England
Coordinates:51.7717°N -0.7115°W
Map:United Kingdom Buckinghamshire
Label Position:right
Grid Ref Uk:SP890089
Topo:OS Landranger 165

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 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 244m (801feet), is on the eastern ridge of this hill, on the boundary with Buckinghamshire.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bathurst, David . 2012 . Walking the county high points of England . Chichester . Summersdale . 978-1-84-953239-6 . 105–110.
  2. http://www.thehardys.org/uploads/2/3/7/5/2375589/hardys_3rd_edition_pre-pdf_b.pdf The Hardys – The UK’s High Points