Welcome to this new site, inspired by research for Bradt Travel Guides’ forthcoming Slow Travel: the Chilterns and Thames Valley. We hope it helps you to find your own inspiration and ideas for exploring the region.
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The Chilterns and the Thames Valley form a tantalising, fascinating conglomerate area…
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Get in touch with suggestions for what we should include in the Guide…
Once more unto the Beech(es)…
You might be surprised to know that a corner of the Chilterns has survived in its traditional form – more or less – due to the Corporation of London. Burnham Beeches was once common land, used for grazing a variety of animals and for obtaining firewood and turf for fuel. The area includes heathland, woodland,…
