The small but fascinating old market town of Princes Risborough lies between the Vale of Aylesbury and the western edge of the Chiltern Hills and is regarded by many as the Gateway to the Chilterns. The town is a centre for unique events such as the Kop Hill Climb and a popular area for walking and cycling.
Princes Risborough lies in a broad gap on the western slopes of the Chiltern Hills to which, in all probability, it owes its existence. This provided travellers with a link between the River Thames and the Icknield Way, both of which were routes of prime importance from earliest times.