Goring Attractions
Vines used to be cultivated at Goring in the southern foothills of the Chilterns. The Goring Gap has been a natural crossing Point over the River Thames since Celtic times and provides opportunity for scenic walks.
St Birinus, who missionized Wessex, converting its pagan king Cynegils to Christianity in 634, has given his name to one of the hills.
St Birinus, who missionized Wessex, converting its pagan king Cynegils to Christianity in 634, has given his name to one of the hills.
Goring Gap
In Goring is the geographical feature known as "the Goring Gap" where the Thames has cut its way through the chalk.
Icknield Way
Just north of Goring the Icknield Way, the Romans' ancient strategic highway along the northern slopes of the Chilterns, is crossed by the massive earthworks known as Grim's Dike (or Ditch), the purpose of which remains obscure.
