EXPLORE THE CHILTERN AONB

• CHILTERNS CONSERVATION BOARD

• COUNTRY PARKS

• LOCAL WALKS

• LOCAL WOODLANDS

• NATURE RESERVES

• WILDLIFE CENTRES

• BACK TO PLACES TO VISIT LOCALLY

CHILTERNS CONSERVATION BOARD

CHILTERNS CONSERVATION BOARD              

       The Lodge.  Station Road.  Chinnor.  Oxon.  OX39 4HA

     01844 355500

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       http://www.chilternsaonb.org

       http://www.chilternsaonb.org/events.asp  - For Activities

The primary purpose of the Chilterns Conservation Board is to conserve and enhance the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It also aims to increase awareness and understanding of the Chilterns and to foster the social and economic well-being of local communities.

COUNTRY PARKS

LANGLEY COUNTRY PARK                  

        Billet Lane.  Iver Heath.  SL0 0LT

       01753 511060                                                               

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Opening Times :  Oct GMT to Feb, 08.15am - 4.30pm :  Mar GMT, 8.15am - 5.30pm : Mar BST to May, 8.15am - 7.30pm : Jun to Aug, 8.15am - 8.30pm
Sept, 8.15am - 7.30pm : Oct BST, 8.15am - 6.30pm

A historic parkland of 130 acres which once housed extensive herds of deer. There are many formal features to interest the visitor, including the rhododendron and azalea-filled Temple Gardens, and the walled Arboretum which has many beautiful species of trees and shrubs. The pond has been restored to an attractive feature. Nearby a group of trees were planted in 1994 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the D-day landings. Langley Park is easily accessible by road, being located opposite Black Park off the A412 Slough-Uxbridge road.

The Park has Disabled parking spaces, disabled picnic tables and hard-surfaced tracks for wheelchairs.

LOCAL WALKS

For information, guides and maps covering the many walking areas in and around Amersham and the Chilterns refer to :-

• Amersham to Chalfont St Giles Route

• CDC "Walks in the District" - Various Routes

• Great Missenden to Wendover Route

• Guided Walks around Old Amersham

A new Audio Trail was launched in the summer of 2007 around Angling Spring Wood. This beech wood between Great Missenden and Prestwood is owned by Chiltern District Council. Visitors to the wood can now download a map, audio tracks (podcast) to MP3 players of CD's from the Website.

     http://www.anglingspringwood.org.uk

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WALKING IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

      www.walkinginbucks.co.uk

Very comprehensive guide to Walks in and around Buckinghamshire - including 20 free Walk Descriptions which can be downloaded and printed.  Also a detailed listing of all Walking Groups in the Area, with links to their Web Sites.

OTHER LINKS

• The Chilterns - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

• The Chiltern Society

• The Ramblers Association

• Walking in Britain - The Chilterns

• Walking - The Way to Health - Buckinghamshire

• Walking in Buckinghamshire

LOCAL WOODLANDS

WENDOVER WOODS                                              

       Exit off the A4009 Tring road between Wendover and the A41.             

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      The woods are accessible from dawn to dusk.

      Entrance to the woods is free.    There is a charge for using the forest road and car park, payable on entrance to the site by way of a Pay and Display machine.  Charges: £1.50 weekdays, £2.00 weekends & Bank Holidays, 50p after 4.00pm any day. Season ticket is £25.00, valid for one year from date of purchase.

       01296 625825

      South East England Forest District.  Upper Icknield Way. Aston Clinton. Aylesbury   HP22 5NF.

Situated on the northern edge of the Chiltern escarpment this wood affords spectacular views across the Aylesbury Vale. It is owned by the Forestry Commission and managed by Forest Enterprise, an executive agency of the Commission. You are very welcome to explore all of the 325 hectares of mixed coniferous and broadleaved woodland.

If you fancy an energetic day, why not try the large permanent orienteering course, designed to test the 'best', or the gruelling Fitness trail.  Orienteering maps can be purchased from the office during the week, or from the tourist information centre in Wendover. Alternatively stroll along the 'all-ability' trail to reach the Chiltern's highest point, relax with a picnic in one of the many sunny glades or follow the Firecrest trail on a tour of the wildlife delights to be found in Wendover.

Other facilities include a childrens play area, toilets, barbecue stands, cycle routes and horse trails. A 100 acre sport mountain biking area has been created in the nearby Aston Hill

NATURE RESERVES

ERNWOOD BUTTERFLY TRAIL

      Oakley. Bucks.

      01296 625825

The whole of Bernwood Forest was designated a Forest Nature Reserve in 1981 and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, because of its richness as a butterfly habitat.

DANCERSEND NATURE RESERVE

Nestling within two sheltered valleys deep in the Chilterns in east Bucks, this wonderfully rich nature reserve is made up of mixed woodlands and chalk grassland.

Best time to visit: throughout the year, especially spring and summer.

Location:
OS Sheet 165; 896 089 (west), SP 900 095 (east) 5 miles south-east of Aylesbury. On B4009, 2¼ miles north of Wendover; take the road on right to St Leonards.  Western entrance is ½ mile south of the Wendover Woods car park. For eastern entrance take unclassified road just south of A41/B4009 junction, then right at T-junction; park 300 m on right or 1 mile further to waterworks. 
Car park on verge, ¼ mile.

Getting around: 47 ha (116.5 acres)  Variable, gentle slopes, bumpy in places; gates.  Wildlife walk: ½ mile.

ASTON CLINTON RAGPITS NATURE RESERVE

Precious chalkland treasures in east Bucks filled with orchids and butterflies. The phenomenal summer display includes greater butterfly-orchids, pyramidal orchids and thousands of fragrant orchids – at their best in June and July. The reserve attracts an array of butterflies including marbled white, chalkhill blue as well as brimstone, small tortoiseshell, peacock and red admiral.

Best time to visit: spring and summer

Location:
OS Sheet 165; SP 887 107
4¼ miles from south-east of Aylesbury. ¾ mile south of Aston Clinton. Just south-east of B489/B4009 junction.  Entrance 50m on left on unclassified road to St Leonards.  Parking on hard verge.

Getting around: 3 ha (7.5 acres). Short steep slopes; some loose stone; steps  

WHITELEAF CROSS LOCAL NATURE RESERVE       PRINCES RISBOROUGH

Woodlands Area managed by Buckinghamshire County Council's Countryside Service.

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WILDLIFE CENTRES

ST TIGGYWINKLES                                         

THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL TRUST                                       HADDENHAM

       Aston Road.  Haddenham.  HP17 8AF. Entrance off Church Road.

       01844 292292                                                               
 

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     October to Easter: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm.  Easter to October: Monday to Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm. Closed 25/26 December and 1 January.

       Adults - £3.80.  Children & Senior Citizens - £2.80.  Under 5's FREE.  St. Tiggywinkles Members FREE.

The Wildlife Hospital Trust, is pleased to announce the opening of our new Visitor Centre. Set in the peaceful grounds of Tiggywinkles we have developed an outdoor educational walk with the chance of meeting some of our permanent residents.

As more people are becoming aware of the wildlife around them and the problems they can get themselves into, the number of casualties arriving at our door is escalating. We are therefore delighted that we now have somewhere that the general public can wander around and learn about the specialist wildlife care available only at Tiggywinkles. With the aid of education boards, CCTV and a glimpse at some of our permanent disabled residents, we hope to teach others how to preserve British Wildlife for years to come.