Aston Hill, Boddington Hill, Pavis Wood and Wendover Woods – Chiltern Hills

Hiking trails & Routes

Aston Hill, Boddington Hill, Pavis Wood and Wendover Woods – Chiltern Hills

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Aston Hill, Boddington Hill, Pavis Wood and Wendover Woods – Chiltern Hills

03:11

11.8km

140m

Hiking

This is a lovely 7.5-mile (12 km) hike with ancient woods and vistas along the way. I have spotted plenty of wildlife on this walk, including red kites, muntjac and roe deer, rabbits and plenty of birds.

You can achieve this hike in a much shorter time if, unlike me, you don't continuously capture photographs and manoeuvre up and down a hill or a trail to position yourself for the best shot.

• Start Location: Wendover woods, Hertfordshire. There's paid parking or you can park in the lay-by before entry into Wendover Woods, which is what I did, hence the obscure route at the start.

• Tour Type: Woodland / forest / farmland / open meadows / nature / countryside hiking (tough going in the mud)

• Toilets: At Wendover Woods and al fresco

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Chiltern Hills AONB

Waypoints

Start point

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2.52 km

Boddington Hill Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

The hill (260m) is in the middle of the Wendover Woods. It'd be difficult to tell unless you know, but there is an Iron Age hill fort here, which would've been a very strong position in the past. Once you know, it's possible to find the fort's remains amongst the trees. There is an information board here, providing further information about the site.

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5.18 km

View of the Valley in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely sweeping view down the valley from this hilltop. Perfect place for a rest stop or a picnic.

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7.32 km

Bluebell Woods in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

A stunning woodland with wildflowers and bluebells when in season. Very mystical when there's low-lying fog.

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11.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

3.33 km

1.52 km

546 m

527 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

3.99 km

1.33 km

855 m

389 m

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

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Friday 13 November

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Comments

August 8, 2023

This is a lovely 7.5-mile (12 km) hike with ancient woods and vistas along the way. I have spotted plenty of wildlife on this walk, including red kites, muntjac and roe deer, rabbits and plenty of birds.
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You can achieve this hike in a much shorter time if, unlike me, you don't continuously capture photographs