Bucks and Herts Tour


This tour is a linear tour which can be started at either end, it includes four figures.

Tour time (allow 1-2 hours)

Watlington White Mark NGR SP 700 939
Bledlow Cross NGR SP 7694 0096
Whiteleaf Cross NGR SP 8217 0396
Whipsnade Lion NGR SP 996 177

MAP

Map reproduced by grateful permission of Microsoft

Directions

Starting at the Watlington Whitemark which is on a minor road, go into Watlington itself and follow the B4009 North towards Princess Risborough. Cross over the M40 and pass through Chinnorstill on the B4009. The Bledlow Cross can be seen from the B4009 from the vicinity of the Wainhill and Henton turns which are about 1 mile out of Chinnor. More details and a map goto the Bledlow Cross Page.

The Whiteleaf Cross can be seen from here in the distance, but continue up the B4009 and take the Monk's Risborough turn about 2 miles further on. Further Local Details and a Map for the Whiteleaf Cross can be found here. Go back onto the B4009 North and continue towards Wendover. Follow the B4009 all the way through Wendover and in Tring take the B488 which joins the B489 at Ivinghoe. Follow the B489 for about 2 miles to the Junction with A4146, where a right turn at the roundabout will take you towards Dagnall, the Whipsnade Lion can be seen to your left, further local information can be found here.