Haddington Hill

Haddington Hill
Wendover Woods near the summit of Haddington Hill
Highest point
Elevation	267 m (876 ft)
Prominence	180 m (590 ft)
Parent peak	Cleeve Hill
Listing	Marilyn, County Top
Coordinates	51°46′18″N 0°42′42″W / 51.77171°N 0.71154°WCoordinates: 51°46′18″N 0°42′42″W / 51.77171°N 0.71154°W
Geography
Haddington Hill Haddington Hill in Buckinghamshire
Location	Chiltern Hills, England
OS grid	SP890089
Topo map	OS Landranger 165

Listed summits of Haddington Hill
Name	Grid ref	Height	Status
Pavis Wood	SP914091	244 m (801 ft)	County Top

Haddington Hill (also called Wendover Hill^[1]) 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 4 kilometres 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 is a large stone bearing the inscription 'Highest Point of the Chiltern Hills'. The stone is 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

The highest point of Hertfordshire, at 244 metres (801 ft), is on the eastern ridge of this hill.

See also

• List of Marilyns in England

References

1. The Hardys – The UK’s High Points at www.thehardys.org. Accessed on 15 Mar 2013.