4.2/5)About Wendover Woods
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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.
Go Ape! and take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor .
For those coming to the Woodland using SatNav, please enter postcode HP22 5NQ and turn right before you pass the golf course onto the Forest Drive.
Parking charges are £1.50 for 2 hours, £3 for 2 to 4 hours and £5.50 for an all day stay.
A new iPhone App for visitors to Forestry Commission sites is also available now. It's easy to use and has a number of features including downloadable trail maps. For more information visit www.forestry.gov.uk/mobileapp
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 entranceWendover Christmas Tree Sales Centre
What's on in Wendover Woods
June
- Green School Thursday 1 March 2012
Sunday 1 April 2012
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Friday 1 June 2012 - Simply Walk Thursday 1 March 2012
Thursday 5 April 2012
Thursday 3 May 2012
Thursday 7 June 2012
Thursday 5 July 2012
Thursday 2 August 2012
Thursday 6 September 2012 - JPR Fitness Sunday 15 April 2012
Sunday 20 May 2012
Sunday 17 June 2012
Sunday 15 July 2012
Sunday 19 August 2012
Sunday 16 September 2012
Sunday 21 October 2012
Sunday 18 November 2012
Sunday 16 December 2012 - Nordic Walking Sunday 15 April 2012
Sunday 20 May 2012
Sunday 17 June 2012
Sunday 15 July 2012
Sunday 19 August 2012
Sunday 16 September 2012
Sunday 21 October 2012
Sunday 18 November 2012
Sunday 16 December 2012
July
- Simply Walk Thursday 1 March 2012
Thursday 5 April 2012
Thursday 3 May 2012
Thursday 7 June 2012
Thursday 5 July 2012
Thursday 2 August 2012
Thursday 6 September 2012 - JPR Fitness Sunday 15 April 2012
Sunday 20 May 2012
Sunday 17 June 2012
Sunday 15 July 2012
Sunday 19 August 2012
Sunday 16 September 2012
Sunday 21 October 2012
Sunday 18 November 2012
Sunday 16 December 2012 - Nordic Walking Sunday 15 April 2012
Sunday 20 May 2012
Sunday 17 June 2012
Sunday 15 July 2012
Sunday 19 August 2012
Sunday 16 September 2012
Sunday 21 October 2012
Sunday 18 November 2012
Sunday 16 December 2012
Facilities:
Activities:
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There are a number of trails that run through Wendover Woods, including The Firecrest Trail, Forest Fitness Trail and All Ability Hilltop Trail. Pick up a trail guide from the dispensers in the car park or at the cafe. |
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There is a 6 mile family cycle trail within Wendover Woods, open throughout the year. The trail is hilly in places and is suitable for those with a good level of fitness. If you would like something a lot more challenging, then the adjacent Aston Hill mountain bike area could be for you (a permit is required to ride at Aston Hill - website link located below). |
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Annual permits and day passes are available from the local office on 01296 625825 (open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings). |
Contact:
Wendover Woods Office
01296 625825 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings)
e-mail: wendoverwoods@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at wendoverwoods@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.
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