What is Chiltern Hills?
The '''Chiltern Hills''' are [[chalk]] hills in southern [[England]]. They go 70 mi (115 km) southwest to northeast through parts of [[Oxfordshire]], [[Buckinghamshire]], [[Hertfordshire]], and [[Bedfordshire]]. This makes a well-marked [[escarpment]] to the northwest and a gentle southeast slope to the [[River Thames]]. Considerable areas are now under the [[National Trust]] and are popular [[tourist]] attractions. The greatest elevation is Coombe Hill (852 ft [260 m]) near [[Wendover]]. The dense [[beech]]woods still cover the western portions. They were once the basis of the traditional [[furniture]] industry of [[High Wycombe]]. Several passes through the Chiltern Hills are used by roads and railways to London. [[Category:Hills of England]] [[Category:Geography of Oxfordshire]] [[Category:Geography of Buckinghamshire]] [[Category:Geography of Hertfordshire]] [[Category:Geography of Bedfordshire]]