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EXPLORE CHILTERNS VINEYARDS CHILTERNS FOOD & DRINK WWW.VISITCHILTERNS.CO.UK Organised and promoted by Chilterns Tourism Network and Chilterns Conservation BoardBrochure design: Studio Beam

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Explore Chilterns Vineyards

A guide to quality Chilterns wines

Tours Tastings Winery shops Vineyard dining

EXPLORE CHILTERNS VINEYARDS CHILTERNS FOOD & DRINK WWW.VISITCHILTERNS.CO.UK Organised and promoted by Chilterns Tourism Network and Chilterns Conservation BoardBrochure design: Studio Beam

WATLINGTON

CHINNOR

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WENDOVER

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LUTON

CHESHAM

MARLOW

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Prestwood

HITCHIN

Grand Union Canal

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Colne

River Tham es

AMERSHAM

HARPENDEN

BEACONSFIELD

HEMELHEMPSTEAD

LEIGHTONBUZZARD

CHORLEYWOOD

M25

M25M40

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M1

M1

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Benson

GORING

WALLINGFORD

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

TRING

Sundon HillsCountry Park

Barton Hills National

Nature Reserve

SharpenhoeClappers (NT)

Warden and Galley Hills

Barton-le-Clay

DunstableDowns

WhipsnadeZoo

IvinghoeBeacon

Ashridge(NT)

MarkyateStudham

Aldbury

Wendover Woods (FC)

CoombeHill (NT)

BERKHAMSTED

GreatGaddesden

PottenEnd

BucklandCommon

Cholesbury

ChartridgeSouthHeath

LaceyGreen

NaphillLittle

Kingshill

Whiteleaf Cross

BledlowRidge

PRINCESRISBOROUGH

HIGHWYCOMBE

Stokenchurch

HodgemoorWoods (FC)

Chiltern Open AirMuseum

WestWycombe

(NT)

Aston RowantNational Nature

Reserve

CowleazeWoods (FC)

Watlington Hill (NT) Ibstone

StonorPark

WarburgNature

Reserve

Nettlebed

Greys Court (NT)

Stoke Row

North WessexDowns (AONB)

MapledurhamHouse

SonningCommon

RIDGEWAYNATIONAL TRAIL

THAMES PATHNATIONAL TRAIL

College Lake Nature Reserve

Beale Park

Hartslock Nature

Reserve

Nuffield Place (NT)

Hughenden(NT)

Wigginton

Great Missenden

R.Thames

River Thames

Chalfont St. Giles

Chalfont St. Peter

R. Chess

The chalky, rolling landscapes of the Chilterns are proving a perfect place to cultivate grapes, and wine-making is a thriving local industry with a good number of vineyards and

wineries scattered across the area. Strolling through vines on a sunny hillside and then tasting the finished product is a great way

to experience some of the bounty this beautiful countryside produc-es. Most local vineyards offer tours and tastings, often hosted by the

winemaker, giving you the chance to enjoy their passion and knowledge of wine. Please call ahead or check their website before visiting as some visits must be booked in advance.

Some vineyards offer food as well – why not stay in one of the area’s many charming B&Bs and make a weekend of it?

GETTING TO THE CHILTERNSThe Chilterns has excellent rail links, being served

by four main rail lines and the London Underground

Metropolitan line, with frequent trains and a journey

time of less than an hour from London and

30 minutes from Oxford.

PLACES TO STAYThe Chilterns has many accommodation

options including B&B’s, guesthouses,

campsites and boutique hotels in or near

the places included in this brochure.

FURTHER INFORmATIONThis vineyard itinerary is one of a series

of Taste of the Chilterns food and drink

itineraries. For other Food and Drink

itineraries, tours, courses and festivals

see www.visitchilterns.co.uk

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Warden and Galley Hills

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WhipsnadeZoo

IvinghoeBeacon

Ashridge(NT)

Eton Bray

Totternhoe

MarkyateStudham

Aldbury

Wendover Woods (FC)

CoombeHill (NT)

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PottenEnd

BucklandCommon

Cholesbury

ChartridgeSouthHeath

LaceyGreen

NaphillLittle

Kingshill

Whiteleaf Cross

BledlowRidge

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HIGHWYCOMBE

Stokenchurch

HodgemoorWoods (FC)

Chiltern Open AirMuseum

WestWycombe

(NT)

AstonRowantNational Nature

Reserve

CowleazeWoods (FC)

Watlington Hill (NT) Ibstone

StonorPark

WarburgNature

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Nettlebed

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Stoke Row

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MapledurhamHouse

SonningCommon

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Beale Park

Hartslock Nature

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Warden and Galley Hills

Barton-le-Clay

DunstableDowns

WhipsnadeZoo

IvinghoeBeacon

Ashridge(NT)

Eton Bray

Totternhoe

MarkyateStudham

Aldbury

Wendover Woods (FC)

CoombeHill (NT)

BERKHAMSTED

GreatGaddesden

PottenEnd

BucklandCommon

Cholesbury

ChartridgeSouthHeath

LaceyGreen

NaphillLittle

Kingshill

Whiteleaf Cross

BledlowRidge

PRINCESRISBOROUGH

HIGHWYCOMBE

Stokenchurch

HodgemoorWoods (FC)

Chiltern Open AirMuseum

WestWycombe

(NT)

AstonRowantNational Nature

Reserve

CowleazeWoods (FC)

Watlington Hill (NT) Ibstone

StonorPark

WarburgNature

Reserve

Nettlebed

Greys Court (NT)

Stoke Row

North W essexDowns (AONB)

MapledurhamHouse

SonningCommon

RIDGEWAYNATIONAL TRAIL

THAMES PATHNATIONAL TRAIL

College Lake Nature Reserve

Beale Park

Hartslock Nature

Reserve

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Barton Hills National

Nature Reserve

SharpenhoeClappers (NT)

Warden and Galley Hills

Barton-le-Clay

DunstableDowns

WhipsnadeZoo

IvinghoeBeacon

Ashridge(NT)

Eton Bray

Totternhoe

MarkyateStudham

Aldbury

Wendover Woods (FC)

CoombeHill (NT)

BERKHAMSTED

GreatGaddesden

PottenEnd

BucklandCommon

Cholesbury

ChartridgeSouthHeath

LaceyGreen

NaphillLittle

Kingshill

Whiteleaf Cross

BledlowRidge

PRINCESRISBOROUGH

HIGHWYCOMBE

Stokenchurch

HodgemoorWoods (FC)

Chiltern Open AirMuseum

WestWycombe

(NT)

AstonRowantNational Nature

Reserve

CowleazeWoods (FC)

Watlington Hill (NT) Ibstone

StonorPark

WarburgNature

Reserve

Nettlebed

Greys Court (NT)

Stoke Row

North W essexDowns (AONB)

MapledurhamHouse

SonningCommon

RIDGEWAYNATIONAL TRAIL

THAMES PATHNATIONAL TRAIL

College Lake Nature Reserve

Beale Park

Hartslock Nature

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Nu�eld Place (NT)

Hughenden(NT)

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WhipsnadeZoo

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Ashridge(NT)

Eton Bray

Totternhoe

MarkyateStudham

Aldbury

Wendover Woods (FC)

CoombeHill (NT)

BERKHAMSTED

GreatGaddesden

PottenEnd

BucklandCommon

Cholesbury

ChartridgeSouthHeath

LaceyGreen

NaphillLittle

Kingshill

Whiteleaf Cross

BledlowRidge

PRINCESRISBOROUGH

HIGHWYCOMBE

Stokenchurch

HodgemoorWoods (FC)

Chiltern Open AirMuseum

WestWycombe

(NT)

AstonRowantNational Nature

Reserve

CowleazeWoods (FC)

Watlington Hill (NT) Ibstone

StonorPark

WarburgNature

Reserve

Nettlebed

Greys Court (NT)

Stoke Row

North W essexDowns (AONB)

MapledurhamHouse

SonningCommon

RIDGEWAYNATIONAL TRAIL

THAMES PATHNATIONAL TRAIL

College Lake Nature Reserve

Beale Park

Hartslock Nature

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Nu�eld Place (NT)

Hughenden(NT)

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To Central London 15 miles

To Oxford 10 miles

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Sundon HillsCountry Park

Barton Hills National

Nature Reserve

SharpenhoeClappers (NT)

Warden and Galley Hills

Barton-le-Clay

DunstableDowns

WhipsnadeZoo

IvinghoeBeacon

Ashridge(NT)

Eton Bray

Totternhoe

MarkyateStudham

Aldbury

Wendover Woods (FC)

CoombeHill (NT)

BERKHAMSTED

GreatGaddesden

PottenEnd

BucklandCommon

Cholesbury

ChartridgeSouthHeath

LaceyGreen

NaphillLittle

Kingshill

Whiteleaf Cross

BledlowRidge

PRINCESRISBOROUGH

HIGHWYCOMBE

Stokenchurch

HodgemoorWoods (FC)

Chiltern Open AirMuseum

WestWycombe

(NT)

AstonRowantNational Nature

Reserve

CowleazeWoods (FC)

Watlington Hill (NT) Ibstone

StonorPark

WarburgNature

Reserve

Nettlebed

Greys Court (NT)

Stoke Row

North W essexDowns (AONB)

MapledurhamHouse

SonningCommon

RIDGEWAYNATIONAL TRAIL

THAMES PATHNATIONAL TRAIL

College Lake Nature Reserve

Beale Park

Hartslock Nature

Reserve

Nu�eld Place (NT)

Hughenden(NT)

Wigginton

Great Missenden

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Sundon HillsCountry Park

Barton Hills National

Nature Reserve

SharpenhoeClappers (NT)

Warden and Galley Hills

Barton-le-Clay

DunstableDowns

WhipsnadeZoo

IvinghoeBeacon

Ashridge(NT)

Eton Bray

Totternhoe

MarkyateStudham

Aldbury

Wendover Woods (FC)

CoombeHill (NT)

BERKHAMSTED

GreatGaddesden

PottenEnd

BucklandCommon

Cholesbury

ChartridgeSouthHeath

LaceyGreen

NaphillLittle

Kingshill

Whiteleaf Cross

BledlowRidge

PRINCESRISBOROUGH

HIGHWYCOMBE

Stokenchurch

HodgemoorWoods (FC)

Chiltern Open AirMuseum

WestWycombe

(NT)

AstonRowantNational Nature

Reserve

CowleazeWoods (FC)

Watlington Hill (NT) Ibstone

StonorPark

WarburgNature

Reserve

Nettlebed

Greys Court (NT)

Stoke Row

North W essexDowns (AONB)

MapledurhamHouse

SonningCommon

RIDGEWAYNATIONAL TRAIL

THAMES PATHNATIONAL TRAIL

College Lake Nature Reserve

Beale Park

Hartslock Nature

Reserve

Nu�eld Place (NT)

Hughenden(NT)

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Great Missenden

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River Thames

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WALLINGFORD

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

TRING

Sundon HillsCountry Park

Barton Hills National

Nature Reserve

SharpenhoeClappers (NT)

Warden and Galley Hills

Barton-le-Clay

DunstableDowns

WhipsnadeZoo

IvinghoeBeacon

Ashridge(NT)

Eton Bray

Totternhoe

MarkyateStudham

Aldbury

Wendover Woods (FC)

CoombeHill (NT)

BERKHAMSTED

GreatGaddesden

PottenEnd

BucklandCommon

Cholesbury

ChartridgeSouthHeath

LaceyGreen

NaphillLittle

Kingshill

Whiteleaf Cross

BledlowRidge

PRINCESRISBOROUGH

HIGHWYCOMBE

Stokenchurch

HodgemoorWoods (FC)

Chiltern Open AirMuseum

WestWycombe

(NT)

AstonRowantNational Nature

Reserve

CowleazeWoods (FC)

Watlington Hill (NT) Ibstone

StonorPark

WarburgNature

Reserve

Nettlebed

Greys Court (NT)

Stoke Row

North W essexDowns (AONB)

MapledurhamHouse

SonningCommon

RIDGEWAYNATIONAL TRAIL

THAMES PATHNATIONAL TRAIL

College Lake Nature Reserve

Beale Park

Hartslock Nature

Reserve

Nu�eld Place (NT)

Hughenden(NT)

Wigginton

Great Missenden

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WhipsnadeZoo

IvinghoeBeacon

Ashridge(NT)

Eton Bray

Totternhoe

MarkyateStudham

Aldbury

Wendover Woods (FC)

CoombeHill (NT)

BERKHAMSTED

GreatGaddesden

PottenEnd

BucklandCommon

Cholesbury

ChartridgeSouthHeath

LaceyGreen

NaphillLittle

Kingshill

Whiteleaf Cross

BledlowRidge

PRINCESRISBOROUGH

HIGHWYCOMBE

Stokenchurch

HodgemoorWoods (FC)

Chiltern Open AirMuseum

WestWycombe

(NT)

AstonRowantNational Nature

Reserve

CowleazeWoods (FC)

Watlington Hill (NT) Ibstone

StonorPark

WarburgNature

Reserve

Nettlebed

Greys Court (NT)

Stoke Row

North W essexDowns (AONB)

MapledurhamHouse

SonningCommon

RIDGEWAYNATIONAL TRAIL

THAMES PATHNATIONAL TRAIL

College Lake Nature Reserve

Beale Park

Hartslock Nature

Reserve

Nu�eld Place (NT)

Hughenden(NT)

Wigginton

Great Missenden

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Wye

HughendenStreamHughendenStream

River Thames

River Thames

Chalfont St. Giles

Chalfont St. Peter

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located in one of the most beautiful of the Chilterns’ valleys, near high Wycombe, this

vineyard specialises in sparkling white and red wines, and also produces sparkling

cider. The radnage Valley is one of the best places in the Chilterns to see red kites,

the magnificent birds of prey, which are very likely to be soaring overhead as

you wander through the vines!

Tours must be booked in advance and take in the vines and the winery

with a full explanation of how the wines are made and a chance to taste

their current products.

daws hill Vineyard

mAKE A DAY OF IT

The vineyard is in walking or cycling distance of two

country pubs with accommodation: the Crown and

the Mash Inn, and Home Farm campsite. It is also on

the Chilterns Cycleway, which links it to nearby market

towns like Princes Risborough which has cycle hire

facilities, including electric bikes for hire. All these

attractions are within 4 miles of Daws Hill Vineyard

which means less time travelling, more time enjoying!

Our top tips:

1 Take a walk through the beautiful Radnage Valley.

The Red Kite walk is a 5 mile circular walk through

ancient beech woods and rolling farmland where you

are sure to see the majestic red kites.

2 Explore the historic West Wycombe Village which

is owned by the National Trust. Climb to the top of

West Wycombe Hill to see the church and mausole-

um of the Dashwood family. There are sweeping views

from the hilltop. West Wycombe Park contains a

palladium mansion and fabulous gardens with follies,

caves and lakes.

3 The Hellfire Caves are hidden beneath West

Wycombe Hill, excavated out the hill in the 18th

century. You can walk through nearly a mile of under-

ground passages and caverns and learn fascinating

stories about the caves along the way.

4 There are lots of great country pubs in the area, or

for fine dining the Sir Charles Napier restaurant is set

above the wooded hills of Chinnor.

DAWS HILL VINEYARD HP14 4DY 01494 483358 dawshillvineyard.co.uk

Photo: Chris Smith