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Winchmore Hill

Built-up area in Buckinghamshire, England

Coordinates:51.646, -0.652
OS grid ref:SU 93 95
Dialling code: 01494 (High Wycombe)
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Winchmore Hill is a small, largely rural settlement in Buckinghamshire, England, sitting on the gentle slopes at the edge of the Chiltern Hills. It retains a strong village feel with lanes, traditional cottages and farmsteads that reflect its agricultural origins, and the surrounding chalk downland and woodland make it popular with walkers and country-lovers wanting quick access to the wider Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Socially and economically it shares the character of many Chiltern communities: a close-knit local life centred on a village hall and pub, small businesses and farming, coupled with a significant number of commuters who travel into London and nearby towns. Conservation-minded residents and local societies often work to preserve the historic buildings and rural character, while village fetes and clubs keep traditional community ties alive.

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Transport links

  • London Heathrow Airport 14.7 miles23.7 km
  • Luton Airport 19.9 miles32.1 km
  • Beaconsfield Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
  • Amersham Station 2.7 miles4.4 km

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Local points of interest

  • Wilton Park Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
  • Bulstrode Park Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
  • Adams Park Stadium 6.4 miles10.4 km
  • Bradenham Manor Historic site 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Park Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.8 km
  • Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.5 miles12 km
  • Chequers court Country house 8.7 miles14 km
  • Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.1 miles14.7 km
  • Uxbridge College College 10.3 miles16.5 km
  • Swakeleys House Historic site 10.5 miles16.8 km
  • Medmenham Abbey Historic site 10.5 miles16.9 km
  • Pendley Manor Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km