United KingdomHigh Wycombe, often referred to as Wycombe ( WIK-əm), is a market town in Buckinghamshire, England. Lying in the valley of the River Wye surrounded by the Chiltern Hills, it is 29 miles (47 km) west-northwest of Charing Cross in London, 13 miles (21 km) south-southeast of Aylesbury, 23 miles (37 km) southeast of Oxford, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Reading and 8 miles (13 km) north of Maidenhead. According to the 2021 United Kingdom census, High Wycombe's built up area has a population of 83,535, making it the largest town in the ceremonial county of Buckinghamshire. There has been a market held in the High Street since at least the Middle Ages.
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Climate in High Wycombe
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Day trips and nearby cities from High Wycombe
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from High Wycombe; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripSlough
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17 km≈ 20 min
Day tripHemel Hempstead
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24 km≈ 30 min
Day tripReading
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24 km≈ 30 min
Day tripWatford
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25 km≈ 30 min
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Harrow
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29 km≈ 35 min
Day tripWembley
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33 km≈ 40 min
Day tripEaling
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34 km≈ 40 min
Day tripLuton
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36 km≈ 40 min
From High Wycombe you can reach Slough (17 km), Hemel Hempstead (24 km), Reading (24 km), Watford (25 km) and Harrow (29 km) in about 20 min to 35 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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