Lacey Green Windmill and Flowers Bottom loop from Lacey Green — Chiltern Hills

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Lacey Green Windmill and Flowers Bottom loop from Lacey Green — Chiltern Hills

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4.5

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Lacey Green Windmill and Flowers Bottom loop from Lacey Green — Chiltern Hills

02:52

10.4km

170m

Hiking

Embark on the Lacey Green Windmill and Flowers Bottom loop, a moderate hike through the picturesque Chiltern Hills. This circular route spans 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and features about 546 feet (166 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 2 hours and 51 minutes to complete. You will traverse diverse…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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776 m

Lacey Green Windmill

Highlight • Historical Site

Lacey Green Windmill is a fully-functional 17th-century windmill situated on the escarpment of the Chiltern Hills. It is the oldest smock windmill in the country. Built around 1650, the windmill …

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2.96 km

Monkton Woods Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A great and easy path and track to walk on the eastern edge of Monkton Woods, with plenty of opportunities to peek through the trees to the west to look …

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7.71 km

Flowers Bottom Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This valley is really beautiful, and walking at the (indeed!) bottom of it, with the green hills surrounding you, is quite special. This is an excellent place to stop and …

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10.4 km

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Parking

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