Getting here
51.58996, -0.79672
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
- 🍄Mushroom 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
- 🍄Mushroom 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, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Amanita citrina, Matt Bolete, Rosy Bonnet +132 more · last seen 2019; Fungi — Amanita citrina, Matt Bolete, Rosy Bonnet +132 more · last seen 2019
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Tawny Funnel, Beech Milkcap, Beechwood Sickener +10 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Yellow-rattle, Swan's-neck Thyme-moss, White Campion +71 more · last seen 2025
Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Magpie +43 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Magpie +43 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Stag Beetle, Box Tree Moth, Small White +161 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Stag Beetle, Box Tree Moth, Small White +161 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
16 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
The Chiltern WayWalking route275 km
A waymarked long-distance footpath in southern England
Shakespeare's WayWalking route235 km
Maidenhead Millennium Walk Marlow LinkWalking route
Hambleden Valley, Turville and Fingest, Central ChilternsWalking route16.3 km
Starting from Hambleden, cross the Hamble Brook chalk stream before climbing the valley hills & woods. Descend into Turville & Fingest, then climb for views before turning south for a gentle return to Hambleden. Pass 4 pubs. Some stiles & uneven paths.
The Long Wind in the Willows Walk, MaidenheadWalking route8 km
A moderate circular exploring the rural community of Cookham Dean & the Woodland Trust's Wild Wood at Quarry & Fultness Woods. Pass through farmland, woodland & along the village lanes that inspired Kenneth Grahame, author of Wind in the Willows.
🚴Cycling
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
High Wycombe East-West Cycle RouteCycling route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
🐴Horse riding
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Marlow Roadbridleway · 244 m
Seymour Court Lanebridleway · 92 m
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