Pages Wood

Visitor information

Enjoy wide open spaces and views across the countryside

Pages Wood is the largest site in Thames Chase and home to almost 100,000 trees. Spacious surfaced paths, rolling hills and wildflower meadows offer lots of opportunities to relax and find peace and quiet,  or for those looking for a more active visit, there is a 10k running trail to get your pulse racing. The variety of landscapes offers a rich mosaic of habitats for wildlife so bring your binoculars and see what you can spot. 

 

 

At a glance

  • Walking trails
  • Running trail
  • Cycling
  • Horse riding
  • Picnic area

Things to do

Cycling at Pages Wood

The wood offers 6.5km of cycling paths for you to explore! Free of traffic, the wood is a great place for children and families to cycle safely.

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Horse riding at Pages Wood

Pages Wood offers 2.2km of bridle paths. Horse riders are also welcome to ride throughout the site's grassed areas.

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Walking at Pages Wood

Pages Wood offers 6.5km of walking paths for you to explore! This valley of green space provides excellent views as well as lots of important and varied habitats for wildlife.

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