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Wendover Woods


(Average user rating5 unrated 4.5/5)

About Wendover Woods

Situated on the northern edge of the Chiltern escarpment Wendover Woods affords spectacular views across the Aylesbury Vale. Within 325 hectares of mixed coniferous and broadleaved woodland you will find plenty to see and do. Either spend an energetic day orienteering and cycling followed by a rewarding drink and substantial slice of handmade cake in our forest cafe. Alternatively take it easy and stroll along the all ability trail to reach the Chiltern's highest point and relax with a picnic. Throughout your visit we hope you will get a chance to see the variety of wildlife. We manage the forest balancing recreation, conservation and timber production.

How to get there:

Aston Clinton, Halton, and Wendover and Aylesbury are the nearest towns or villages.

From Wendover, take the B4009 towards Tring, take the right hand turn approximately 1 mile north of RAF Halton, signposted Wendover Woods and St Leonards. The main entrance to the woods is found on the right.

From the A41, take the Wendover exit (also signed Dunstable) and take the B4009 towards Aston Clinton. Take the first left towards Wendover. After approx 1/2 mile, take a left signposted Wendover Woods and St Leonards. The main entrance to the woods is found on the right.

Local buses will take you as far as Halton and

the Chiltern Line runs a regular service to Wendover from Marylebone.

OS Grid Reference: SP890090
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Main entrance
Christmas Tree Sales Centre
WENDOVER WOOD PICNIC AREA

Facilities:

ParkingToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessRefreshmentsOther Facilities

Activities:

CyclingWalkingHorse RidingForest DriveWildlife ActivitiesOrienteeringOther ActivitiesBarbecuePicnicPlay Area

Contact:

Recreation Officer
01420 520212
e-mail: kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: bucks family (3 Stars)
6/Feb/2010
While the effort put in is greatly appreciated, this is far too busy and not relaxing.
Name: charmaine (3 Stars)
21/Jan/2010
i really enjoywd it but i was little
Name: Anonymous (2 Stars)
15/Jan/2010
Great place but over the years it has got much too busy - a victim of it's own success I'm afraid. Great facilities but not the place to go to experience the wild side or enjoy a bit of peace and quiet away from modern day life!
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Parking charges are now £1 for 1 hour, £3 for 4 hours and £5 for an all day stay.

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