Visitor information

Situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Chilterns, Wendover Woods is home to stunning trails and picturesque views

Explore the beautiful Chilterns landscape at Wendover Woods with stunning views across the Chiltern Hills.

Play, run, walk or cycle your way round Wendover Woods. If you're feeling energetic, why not try the fitness trail assault course. 

There are plenty of places to pause and admire the view or enjoy a picnic.

Wendover Woods is home to the Gruffalo, seasonal activities and events

Forest event
26 January, 23 February and 23 March
9:30am

Whether you are beginning your fitness journey and want to get active with your dog or are already an experienced runner and would like to try something new with your dog. 

 

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Forest event
5 and 6 April, 4 and 5 October
10am to 4pm
By Information point

Come visit Wendover Woods Craft and Gift Market. 

Explore up to 20 stalls, shop for original gifts, something different for yourself and support independent and small local...

Forest event
Monday
10:30am to 11:30am
Assemble at the Information Point

WALX is a national walking club. Teaching how to walk effectively by harnessing the power of good posture, core muscles and the perfect stride. Experience how pace and steep...

Forest event
2 November
9am to 4pm

This event includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 1k distances. 

The route is multi lapped along a challenging undulating course and the event is open to runners of all...

Food and drink

A cappuccino and croissant on a table with pieces of chopped logs

Wendover Woods cafe

Whether it’s a quick coffee you’re after or a relaxing lunch, enjoy fresh food, good service and stunning views at Wendover Woods Cafe.

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of Wendover's barbecue stands, bring along good food and company. Don't forget to bring your own charcoal and tools! 

Wendover Woods has...

Forest bathing 

A comprehensive therapeutic form, slow, mindful time ‘immersing’ yourself in the forest atmosphere for health and wellbeing.

Underpinned by mindfulness

Forest Bathing...

Test your stamina on this fitness trail around Boddington Hill, the site of an Iron Age hill fort. Set along an unsurfaced trail, it contains ten pieces of fitness equipment to...

Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s favourite dog and owner duo for company...

Nearby forests

Man on mountain bike in a forest

Reinstatement works at Aston Hill Bike Park are currently underway. The large number of trees identified with Chalara ash dieback have been removed and tree felling works have been...

Forest floor full of bluebells at West Woods

Set in the Chiltern Hills with amazing views over the surrounding countryside, a walk around this rich woodland reveals a great mix of habitats and plenty of paths to explore...

Butterfly on leaf

Delve into Bernwood Forest's historic past with a walk around this rich woodland, located on the outskirts of Oxford.

Made up of Shabbington and Waterperry Wood, Bernwood Forest...

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