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Places to Visit > Wendover Woods
Wendover Woods

Forestry Commission

A Guide to Forest Walks and Trails

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Situated on the northern edge of the Chiltern escarpment, Wendover Woods affords spectacular views across the Vale of Aylesbury. You are very welcome to explore all of the 325 hectares of mixed coniferous and broadleaved woodland.

If you fancy an energetic day, why not try the large permanent orienteering course, designed to test the best, or the gruelling Fitness trail. The Family Cycle Trail is an ideal way to explore the woods on wheels or why not ‘Go Ape’ on the tree top adventure course.

Alternatively, walk the Firecrest Trail which leads you through the many habitats within Wendover Woods. If this sounds too energetic then take a leisurely stroll along the Hilltop Trail and stand at the highest point of the Chilterns, followed by a drink and some cake at the ‘Café in the Woods’.

Other facilities include: Children’s Play Area, Toilets, Café in the Woods (open 364 days a year), Go Ape, Bookable barbecue stands, cycle routes, horse riding (by permit only). Nearby is Aston Hill Mountain Bike Club.

Children Playing

Visitor Information

Parking charges are payable via the pay and display machines. The forest road and car parks are locked at night – see signs for prices and locking times. Annual Discovery passes are available from the Forest Office and cost £37.

Refreshments
The ‘Café in the Woods’ is open from 9am to 5pm (6pm in summer), 7 days a week, serving freshly prepared locally sourced produce.

Permissions
If you have a group that would like to use Wendover Woods for an activity or an event, you may need permission. Please contact the Forest Office on 01296 625825 for more information.

All Ability Access
Wendover Woods is accessible to all visitors. The toilets have disabled facilities and baby change. There is an easy access trail close to the main parking areas.

Information
Leaflets and information are available on site.

Web Site
Visit us at www.forestry.gov.uk/wendoverwoods.

INFORMATION

Open Times:
The woods are accessible from 8.00am in the morning and are closed and locked at dusk. Exact times can be found on our website.

Location:
Signposted from the B4009 between Wendover and Tring. The main entrance is 250 yards along the St Leonards Road on the right. National Cycle Routes - The Icknield Way runs to the south of the woods. Public transport Bus: Services 161 (Sundays) and 61 (Mon-Sat). Train: Nearest station is Wendover on the Chiltern line. The woods are a short taxi ride or 30min walk from the station.

Map

Contact:
Forestry Commission,
Chilterns Forest Office,
Upper Icknield Way,
Aston Clinton,
Aylesbury HP22 5NF

Tel: 01296 625825
Mob: 07796 313507
E-mail: wendoverwoods@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Price:
Entrance to the woods on foot is free.
Parking is Pay & Display: £1.50 for 2 hours, £3 for 4 hours and £5.50 all day.

Further information:
Horse riding permits are needed to ride in the woods, for more information contact Clare Carter on 01296 625825.