The North Wessex Down AONB
The North Wessex Downs AONB
The North Wessex Downs AONB
The North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a unique and spectacular landscape that includes tranquil open downland, ancient woodland and chalk streams in the centre of southern England.
The parishes of Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe are both within the North Wessex Downs AONB at it's most North Eastern point.
The primary purpose of AONB designation is to conserve and enhance that natural beauty. This is the responsibility of the local authorities covering the AONB.
Landscape encompasses everything – both natural and human - that makes an area special, including the places and people who live and work there.
Visit The North Wessex Downs AONB website to learn more.
The Lids on the Berkshire Downs
Juniper Valley
Explore the area of the North Wessex Downs AONB
Use this section of the interactive map to find walking, riding and cycling routes through some of the North Wessex Downs' most stunning scenery.
Discover more about the Archaeology and History of the North Wessex Downs
'Written in the Land' is a new interactive map based resource which allows you to explore the layers in the landscape.
The AONB Management Plan
Towards Lollingdon Hill from Lollingdon Track