Wildlife at Main entrance

 

Our 'Café in the Woods' is open daily from 10am to 5pm, serving freshly prepared hot and cold meals, hot and cold drinks, handmade cakes, sweets biscuits and ice-creams in the beautiful surrounds of the woods. The café is near the main car park in the heart of the woods.

There is an adventurous childrens play area set in the middle of the forest. The equipment is suitable for children up to 12 years old, with swings, slides, climbing frames and a challenging ropes trail.

There is a 9km family cycle trail around the woods. See leaflet for route or follow the cycle waymarkers on-site.

Horse-riding by permit only, Call 01296 625825

The rare Firecrest can be seen amongst the tops of the Norway Spruce trees between April and August. During the summer the managed verges are a spectacular sight, covered with wild flowers including various orchid species. The wood also contains badger setts, an area managed for glow worms and four of the six owl species found in the British Isles.

Twenty permanent orienteering posts scattered around this forest provide an uphill struggle. Maps can be purchased from the forest office or Wendover TIC.

There are four large BBQs on site that can be pre-booked. To check availability and to make a booking please phone the forest office on 01296 625825. There are also smaller pitches, which are first come, first served. These are the only places on site where BBQs are permitted.

There are planty of grassy areas for picniccing.

There is a Fitness Trail designed by RAF Halton for adults to test and improve their fitness.