Turville Hill facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Buckinghamshire |
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| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 22.4 hectares |
| Notification | 1984 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Turville Hill is a special place in Buckinghamshire, England. It covers about 22.4 hectares, which is like 30 football fields! This hill is so important for nature that it's been named a Site of Special Scientific Interest, or SSSI for short. This means it's protected because of its amazing plants and animals.
Turville Hill is also part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This title is given to places with beautiful landscapes that are important to protect. At the very top of the hill, you can see the famous Cobstone Windmill, also known as Turville Windmill.
Exploring Turville Hill's Nature
Turville Hill is a steep, grassy slope that's a fantastic example of a "chalk grassland." This type of grassland grows on chalky soil and is kept short by animals grazing, which helps many different plants and insects to thrive.
Amazing Plants and Butterflies
You'll find a huge variety of plants here. Some of these plants are super important because they provide food for the young stages (larvae) of special butterflies.
Two types of butterflies that are quite rare can be found fluttering around Turville Hill:
- The silver spotted skipper butterfly
- The Adonis blue butterfly
There's also a rare moth called the orange clearwing moth that lives here. These creatures are a big reason why Turville Hill is so carefully protected!
Visiting Turville Hill
If you want to explore Turville Hill, there are paths you can follow that start from the village of Turville. It's a great place for a walk and to enjoy nature. Just remember that while you can walk on the hill, the Cobstone Windmill at the top is private property.
