- Name
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Totternhoe Knolls Nature Reserve
- Overview
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Totternhoe Knolls Nature Reserve sits within the Chilterns Area of Natural Beauty.
The ancient spoil tips on this common resulting from medieval quarrying ore now home to a prolific range of wildflowers and butterflies, best seen during spring/summer months.
This common is the location of a medieval motte and bailey castle known as Eglemont which dates from about 1170. There are many stile-free routes and trails in this area.
Admission free.
- Map
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- Nearest postcode
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LU6 1
- Car park
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Yes, off of Castle Hill Road.
- Walking
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Good starting point for local walks.
- Dogs
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Welcome, but must be on a lead.
- Cycling
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Not permitted.
- Horse riding
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Not permitted.
- Access
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Steep path prone to be muddy.
- Picnic
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Next to car park.
- Toilets
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None.
- Café
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None.
- Friends / volunteers
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Occasional Wildlife Trust and National Trust volunteer tasks.