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Hurley Chalk Pit

No. 1179 of 4,040 in the Chilterns, No. 47 for views. Nature, 5.8 km from Marlow, just outside the Chilterns National Landscape.

A nature reserve on the site of a former chalk pit.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

Facts

Website
bbowt.org.uk/reserves/Hurley-Chalk-PitOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-04
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Olde BellGrade II* listed, 3.6 km from Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Danesfield House Hotel and SpaGrade II* listed, 3.9 km from Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Embers HenleyStay, 2.7 km from Henley-on-ThamesCamping
Hurley Riverside ParkStay, 4.0 km from Marlow, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Old BellGrade II* listed, in Henley-on-Thames, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Rising Sun3.7 km from Marlow, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Grand Assemblyin Marlow, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Costa7.2 km from Henley-on-Thames, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
The Kenton Theatrein Henley-on-Thames, just outside the areaArt and galleries
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre1.5 km from Marlow, just outside the areaRainy day
Marlow Museumin Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Marlow Rowing Clubin Marlow, just outside the areaRainy day

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