Wendover Woods
(Buckinghamshire)
Near AylesburyTake in breathtaking views of the Chiltern Escarpment and enjoy a great day out.
Set high up on the Northern crest of the Chiltern escarpment, at Wendover Woods you can enjoy the spectacular and idyllic views and wild landscape across Aylesbury Vale from high up in the trees.
With a smattering of tree-top high wires, crossings and wind-in-your-face zip wires, this is an adventure you’ll want to swing by.
Get out and about this season
For full availability simply 'check availability' for exact details of Wendover's opening hours.
Times will vary on daylight hours… our adventures even open at 08:30 in the summer for those early birds!
Below is a snapshot of when our forest doors open…
We're open from February to November, but we close our forest doors during December and January (...it gets a little chilly and we like to maintain our adventures so they're all ready to go in 2012).
Weekends in February and March
Plus we're open throughout February half term - that's the 13th - 17th February.
31st March - 31st October
Closed Thursday and Friday during term-time.
Weekends only throughout November.
Course stats
Check out these crazy stats for Wendover Woods!
- Number of sections 5
- Longest Zip Wire 140 metres
- Longest Crossing 20 metres
- Total Length 685 metres
- Number of Crossings 40
- Highest Point 11.5 metres
The team at Wendover
The Address
Go Ape! Wendover
St Leonard's Rd.
Off Uper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton
Buckinghamshire, HP22 5NF
By car
Located between Wendover and Aston Clinton, just off the B4009.
For sat nav's, please use HP22 5NQ. From the south, take J20 M25 and head north on A41 for approx 13.5miles. Take the B4009 towards Aston Clinton/Wendover, and within half a mile turn left onto B4009 towards Wendover/Halton. Hang a left in ¾ mile, sign posted Wendover Woods.
From all other directions we are located between Wendover and Aston Clinton off the B4009 Upper Icknield Way. Follow all signs to Wendover Woods!
Due to the rural nature of our locations, postcodes are not always accurate when using satellite navigation. Please always check the route it has given you before setting off, and cross reference with a map.
Please note that the following parking charges apply at Wendover: £3 for 4 hours and £5.50 all day. You can pay for parking in advance by calling 0844 8449997 or text Help to 65565.
By train
The nearest train station is Wendover. The Chiltern line runs a regular service from London Marylebone to Wendover. For more information visit National Rail.
From here it is a short ride to our course by taxi (Alexander Taxi's) or a very scenic walk, starting with Wendover small town, then RAF Halton and lastly an uphill walk into Wendover woods, which will take about 45mins.
By bus
Local buses will take you as far as Halton.
Local Area
Some nearby places which may be of interest:
There's plenty of things to do at Wendover Woods: why not enjoy mountain biking in the forest or some other outdoor activities, perhaps a walk to take in the sights.
Check out the Cafe in the Woods - perfect for re-fueling after your adventure!
Please note that the following parking charges apply at Wendover: £3 for 4 hours and £5.50 all day. You can pay for parking in advance by calling 0844 8449997 or text Help to 65565.
Why not contact our Events Team to get your whole tribe in the trees. It can include outdoor catering, mountain bike hire and much much more. Just give us a call on 0845 643 9314.
Wendover is cared for by the Forestry Commission.
From trails to sustainable timber, and concerts to conservation projects, the Forestry Commission looks after forests and woodlands, for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk to find out more.
Megan
21 May 2012 
Emma
21 May 2012
Briony
21 May 2012
Greta
21 May 2012
David
21 May 2012 
