Getting here
51.69368, -0.68593
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Coot, Mallard, Moorhen +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Coot, Mallard, Moorhen +61 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Japanese Knotweed · last seen 2024
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Common Darter, Broad-bodied Chaser, 7-spot Ladybird +15 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Darter, Broad-bodied Chaser, 7-spot Ladybird +15 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
The Chiltern WayWalking route275 km
A waymarked long-distance footpath in southern England
Chiltern LinkWalking route13 km
Hughenden's Monument Walk, HughendenWalking route3.2 km
A short 2-mile linear return walk through fields & along woodland paths, with moderate hill climbs that take in the monument at Hughenden. It was commissioned in honour of Disraeli's father & hosts one of the best views in the area.
Woodcock Wood walk, HughendenWalking route1.9 km
A leisurely circular around farmland & woodland. Walk through Woodcock Wood to a viewpoint before returning along ‘Coffin Path’ (an ancient road used for taking the parishioners of Naphill on their final journey to the Hughenden church). 1 steep section
Boundary Walk, HughendenWalking route6.4 km
This 4-mile walk broadly follows the outer boundary of the Hughenden Estate. It allows you to explore beautiful woodland, open parkland, farmland and a rare chalk stream. No stiles, some steep slopes, a short road section & slippery sections when wet.
🚴Cycling
42 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 57Cycling route
Hampden RouteCycling route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Milton RouteCycling route
Route 30Cycling route
Hampden RouteCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Icknield Way Cycle TrailMountain bike route226 km
This is the off-road or mountain cycling route of the Icknield Way Trail.
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