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Open AccessOpen Access sites are areas of land where you have a legal right to wander freely without having to stick to the paths.
Not all the open access sites in the Chilterns are shown on this map, for more detailed information on open access and possible restrictions visit www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk
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Wendover Woods
Description
Wendover Woods is a 325 hectare open access woodland site. It is situated on the edge of the Chilterns escarpment. In addition to the many footpaths and bridleways through the woods, there are several marked trails starting from the central Cafe area. There is an easy access trail, a family cycle trail, horse-riding trails (permit required), a Forest Fitness trail and Go Ape high wire forest adventure.
Firecrest Trail: A 2.8 mile signposted trail through the habitat of the firecrest, europe's smallest bird. There is also a bird hide on the trail, set high amongst the trees for a better glimpse of the elusive firecrest.
Family Cycle Trail: A well surfaced trail with climbs and descents. Please note that there is a dedicated down-hill mountain bike facility at nearby Aston Hill for mountain bikers wanting a challenge wwww.rideastonhill.co.uk
Horse-riding: there is an extensive network of permissive bridlepaths within the woods. A permit is required to use these trails.
Owned by
Forestry Commission
Grid reference
SP889090
OS map
165
Information available
Walk leaflets and a Wendover Woods map showing the various trails can be downloaded off the Forestry Commission web site. Leaflets are also available from Wendover Tourist Information centre.
Cafe, toilets, BBQ pits, childrens play area, fitness trail. Network of paths and waymarked trails (including easy access trail), cycle trail. Events, orienteering.
Access information
There are many paths with hard surfaces including a waymarked easy access trail suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. A map of the easy access trail with more detailed information on path surfaces and gradients can be downladed below. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet opposite the cafe.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on lead at all times.
Contact details
Getting there
There is car parking at Wendover Woods. There is a railway station and buses service to nearby Wendover www.travelline.org.uk tel 0870 6082608
Address
The main entrance is on St Leonards Road, signed from the B4009 between Wendover and Aston Clinton.
