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Description
You won't find a much more peaceful place for quiet stroll than Church Wood and surrounding area. In the spring, dappled sunshine shines through the treetops onto the Bluebell glades, but there are wildlife delights to discover here all year round. Take a circular walk for the best chance of seeing our most common residents, including črnoglavka, vrbji kova ek, brglez, rumenoglavi kraljicek, tašcica, kanja and Thrushes.
With help from local volunteers, the woodland is managed so that wildlife can thrive and visitors can enjoy their walks. Dead wood is left as natural habitats for wildlife. Non-native trees like Sycamore grow rapidly and can shade out other species, so these are removed or thinned. The meadow is mown each year to let wildflowers flourish and grass mowings are piled up to create sun-basking spots for insects and reptiles.
The woodland's glades and rides are kept as open spaces to let the light in for butterflies and other insects. In summer, volunteers work to make sure the network of paths doesn't become overrun by plants and also check regularly to make sure fallen trees don’t block the way.
Details
Access
RSPB Church Wood is about 3 miles (4.8 km) from junction 2 M40 in Hedgerley village, where you should park. Press P on the map for directions. Walk down private track to right of village pond. Follow footpath for 200m (0.1 mile). Reserve entrance is on left through kissing gate. The total length of the walking route shown on the map is about 3 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Flat , Hilly , Wet , Slippery , Open landscape , DryCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Autumn , SpringRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
There is no car park at Church Wood and limited parking in Hedgerley village, please park with consideration.
There are no toilets here. The nearest toilets with accessible and baby changing facilities are situated with Beaconsfield Service area at Junction 2 of the M40 (2 miles).