View from Beacon Hill – View of Chequers Court loop from Ellesborough

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View from Beacon Hill – View of Chequers Court loop from Ellesborough

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View from Beacon Hill – View of Chequers Court loop from Ellesborough

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9.71km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.27 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Wendover

Highlight • Religious Site

More than any other Prime Minister, Baroness Thatcher became a true member of the local community while visiting Chequers during her 11 years in office.

She used the Prime Minister’s official country home at every opportunity and while there she attended the parish church of St Peter and St Paul in Ellesborough.

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher attends Ellesborough parish church for the last time whilst in office - Taken November 1990

Teas and the Tower start on Easter Sunday, they continue every Sunday and Bank Holiday from 2-5.30pm until the end of September.

Enjoy a scrumptious homemade cake and a cup of tea before climbing the church tower* to take in the panoramic views of Elleborough and beyond.

We have several hundred visitors each year, some regulars who come most weeks. It helps that we are on popular walking and cycling routes.

All funds raised go to the upkeep of our beautiful Grade II listed building, which helps us serve and support our local community.

*N.B. The Tower may be closed when it has been raining, for health and safety reasons.

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View from Beacon Hill

Highlight • Trail

Great spot to watch the sunset!

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Ellesborough Warren

Forest

2.32 km

View of the Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

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Whorley Wood

Forest

3.27 km

View of Chequers Court

Highlight • Natural Monument

Chequers Court is a 16th century manor house that was signed over to the British government via The Chequers Estate Act 1917. Originally built in 1565, it has housed royalty through the ages, including Lady Mary Grey, granddaughter of King Henry VIII.

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