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WEST WYCOMBE PARK

162 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome162 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦45+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Red-legged Partridge
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Red-legged Partridge, Woodpigeon +42 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: WEST WYCOMBE PARK HOUSE; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Magpie, Red-legged Partridge, Woodpigeon +42 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — Meadow Brown, Marbled White, Gatekeeper +89 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 56 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Chiltern WayWalking route275 km

A waymarked long-distance footpath in southern England

Named routeRef CWLength 275 kmRegional walking 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.

Named routeLength 16.3 kmDuration 04:00-05:00Round tripLocal walking route
German Forest Walk, HughendenWalking route2.4 km

Explore the dark evergreen woods inspired by Benjamin & Mary Anne Disraeli's visits to the Northern Bohemian forests on the German/Czech border. The walk also includes gently rolling valleys with views across a mixture of grazed & ploughed fields.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Bradenham Countryside Trail, BradenhamWalking route3.2 km

Walk round Bradenham village where young Benjamin Disraeli spent much of his childhood. Two gentle climbs with views of the countryside, West Wycombe & Bledlow Ridge. Beach woods, rolling valleys & farmland. Paths soft & muddy after rain & gates present.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
West Wycombe Trial, West Wycombe VillageWalking route1.6 km

This short walk will introduce you to the colourful history of West Wycombe & its wide variety of historical buildings set in the picturesque landscape of the Chiltern countryside. Some steps and slippy sections. Only assistance dogs allowed in the park.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:45-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
West Wycombe Hill Roadpublic footpath · 114 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 114 mPath type: unclassified
West Wycombe Hill Roadpublic footpath · 111 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 111 mSurface asphaltIncline upPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
High Wycombe East-West Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Bledlow Circular RideMountain bike route14 km

A 10 mile circular ride through Chiltern countryside with fine open views. Mainly on bridleways, byways and quiet lanes. Waymarked. Pub on route.

Named routeLength 14 kmRound trip
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Horse riding

19 public paths nearby

Public paths
Towerridge Lanebridleway · 153 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 153 mPath type: unclassified
Grove Roadbridleway · 182 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 182 mSurface pavedPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

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