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River Thames at Bourne EndThe Parish of Wooburn & Bourne End is situated in Buckinghamshire a few miles south-east of the town of High Wycombe. The Parish occupies the valley of the River Wye, the adjoining hillsides and part of the Thames flood plain. The Wye joins the Thames at Bourne End and a series of communities are dotted along it at Cores End, Wooburn Town, Wooburn Green and Wooburn Moor. There is also a hill top hamlet at Berghers Hill.

Although there has been considerable 20th Century urbanisation, the various parts of the Parish have retained their individuality with local people opposing continuous ribbon development. Parish Council initiatives in the past have saved Wooburn Park from development. It now forms a very attractive central feature of the Parish flanked by hillsides which are still actively farmed or wooded.

In addition to the fine Chiltern landscapes along the length of the valley the Parish also benefits from about 1.5 miles of Thames riverside. Whilst all of this is occupied by riverside homes and a marina, there are fine views and walks across the river to Cookham in Berkshire.

For over a thousand years the River Wye powered water mills and at one time paper making was the most important industry in the valley. The last paper mill - Glory Mill - closed a few years ago. The former mill sites are now occupied by small businesses or housing developments.

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