Chalk Hills, Lilley
Chalk has influenced many aspects of rural life around Lilley, and explains the distinctive rounded shape of the hills. In a field behind Church Farm is an old pit from where chalk was dug up and burned to produce lime. This was used for mortar, and for spreading on fields as a fertiliser.
- Distance: Long route 5 miles (8km), Short route 2 miles (3.2km)
- Time: Long route 2 to 2.5 hours, Short route 45 mins to 1 hour
- Grade: Moderate
- OS Explorer Map: 193