Chinnor Chalk Pit

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Chinnor Chalk Pit is one of 105 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Oxfordshire. It lies within the Chilterns National Landscape. Aston Rowant Woods and Chinnor Hill are among the SSSIs within 1 km. Princes Risborough Station is about 4.7 km away to the north-east.

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