Sharpenhoe Clappers
Sharpenhoe Clappers is a striking chalk promontory on the northern edge of the Chilterns, capped by a beech wood that crowns the steep escarpment. Beneath the trees lie the faint remains of an Iron Age hillfort, and the open downland is rich in chalk-loving wildflowers and butterflies. Climb to the top for sweeping views over the Bedfordshire countryside, with the plain spread out far below.
- Beech-crowned chalk hill
- Iron Age hillfort traces
- Wide escarpment views
Best for a short climb rewarded with big Chilterns views.