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Firecrest Trail
 

Starting in the main parking area take this mildly challenging trail through the many different habitats within Wendover Woods. In the areas of Norway Spruce you maybe lucky enough to see the elusive Firecrest bird. It is an immigrant to this country and can only be seen during its breeding season, between April and August. The trail also winds through an area of grassland that becomes a profusion of wild flowers in the summer. A small pond close by makes an interesting resting point to watch the hive of wildlife activity, with changing flora and fauna throughout the year. Further along the trail, enjoy the bluebells in spring beneath the beech and the peaceful location of the bird hide.

How to get there:

Firecrest Trail can be started from Main entrance in Wendover Woods. Wendover and Aylesbury is the nearest town or village.

Signposted from the B4009 between Wendover and Tring. The main entrance can be found 250 yards along the St Leonards Road on the right.

OS Grid Reference: SP887105

FAMILY WALKING THROUGH WENDOVER WOOD

Main entrance Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessRefreshmentsOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Sensible footwareEasy
Trail waymarking:
purple
Length of trail:
2.8 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2 hours
Open or closed:
open


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