About Brush Hill
Brush Hill is situated in an area of the Chilterns which is rich in history, overlooking ancient spring line settlements and the pre-historic Icknield Way.
The site became a Local Nature Reserve in 1997 to promote species richness and diversity by maintaining a variety of habitats of different ages and compositions. The reserve’s semi-natural woodland is an important landscape feature, part of a continuous woodland belt from Coombe Hill to the Bradenham Estate. The important chalk grassland habitat is grazed annually by a flock of Herdwick sheep to conserve the diverse mix of herbaceous wild flowers and support the dependent butterfly population that thrives here.
The Ridgeway National Trail, an 85 mile linear walking route that follows the chalk escarpments between Avebury in Wiltshire and the Ivinghoe Beacon in Bedfordshire, passes directly through the site. Boasting spectacular views, this spot is very popular with walkers.
How to find us
Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve, near Whiteleaf Cross Car Park, Peters Lane, Princes Risborough.
Find Brush Hill on Google Maps and What3Words.
Bus: Arriva route 300.
Rail: Monks Risborough is 2 miles away.
Road: Whiteleaf Hill and Brush Hill are located on Peters Lane, Princes Risborough. Brush Hill is located on the other side of Peters Lane directly opposite the entrance to the car park.
Parking: Park in Whiteleaf Cross car park. Please park responsibly!
Opening times
Free to visit and open all year.
Local walks
Prior to visiting, for local walks download:
Brush Hill and Whiteleaf Hill Walk or Brush Hill Walk.
We also have hundreds of other Chiltern Walks Leaflets for you to enjoy.
Please visit the Chiltern Society Directory for the Site Co-ordinator’s contact details.