Upper Milborne Valley

The Upper Milborne Valley is a distinctive chalk landscape dominated by Milton Abbey and its designed eighteenth century parkland setting.

The Upper Milborne Valley is a distinctive chalk landscape dominated by Milton Abbey and its designed eighteenth century parkland setting. The area has a great sense of seclusion and enclosure defined by the surrounding steep, complex, twisting valley sides. Dense beech, ash and sycamore woodland along the slopes further enhances the sense of enclosure, emphasising the dramatic topography as it follows a series of small, deep coombes around the valley bottom. Within the valley floor, gently rolling arable farmland gives way to long sweeping views and vistas with a wooded background. Small dark woodlands along winding lanes with parkland railings and dense hedgerows and hedge banks seclude villages and clustered farm buildings. Frequent use of brick, flint, cob and thatch further emphasise the traditional rural character with the picturesque villages of Hilton and Milton Abbas adding further interest to this tranquil and historic landscape.

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