Oakley Wood

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

Oakley Wood

Road towards Boarstall
Road towards Boarstall Credit: Robin Webster

Oakley Wood is a charming woodland located in Buckinghamshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 130 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The wood is nestled in the Chiltern Hills, offering visitors a peaceful and serene environment.

The wood is predominantly made up of oak trees, hence its name, but it also boasts a variety of other tree species, including beech, birch, and ash. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for the woodland floor below. Bluebells carpet the forest floor during the spring months, creating a breathtaking display of vibrant colors.

Walking trails meander through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its scenic beauty. The paths are well-marked and maintained, making it easy for nature enthusiasts to navigate the area. Wildlife is abundant in Oakley Wood, with sightings of deer, foxes, badgers, and a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls.

The wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, photographers, and families seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It offers a peaceful retreat where visitors can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of nature.

Oakley Wood is managed by the Woodland Trust, a conservation charity dedicated to preserving and protecting woodland areas across the United Kingdom. The trust ensures that the wood remains a haven for wildlife and a cherished natural resource for generations to come.

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Oakley Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.799374/-1.1116636 or Grid Reference SP6111. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road towards Boarstall
Road towards Boarstall
Possibly tractors turning on Oakley Road Corner Farm is ahead, likely to be the source of tractor activity.
Possibly tractors turning on Oakley Road
Corner Farm is ahead, likely to be the source of tractor activity.
Waymarker, Bernwood Jubilee Way The Bernwood Jubilee Way is a 98 km path opened in 2002. The path is in the area covered by the ancient Royal Forest of Bernwood. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Jubilee+Way+%28Bernwood%29" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Jubilee+Way+%28Bernwood%29">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Waymarker, Bernwood Jubilee Way
The Bernwood Jubilee Way is a 98 km path opened in 2002. The path is in the area covered by the ancient Royal Forest of Bernwood. LinkExternal link
Bernwood Way in Bernwood Forest The Bernwood Jubilee Way was opened in 2002 and is a 98 km path centred around the ancient medieval Royal Forest of Bernwood. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Jubilee+Way+%28Bernwood%29" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Jubilee+Way+%28Bernwood%29">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Bernwood Way in Bernwood Forest
The Bernwood Jubilee Way was opened in 2002 and is a 98 km path centred around the ancient medieval Royal Forest of Bernwood. LinkExternal link
Uprooted Tree on the Footpath Pulled up out of the ground and thrown down on the track.
Makes you realise how strong air can be.
Uprooted Tree on the Footpath
Pulled up out of the ground and thrown down on the track. Makes you realise how strong air can be.
Jubilee Way in Bernwood Forest Part of the Bernwood Jubilee Way long distance path on one of the main forest tracks. Inevitably one of the most visited bits of Bernwood Forest although there is a large network of other tracks and paths going all over the place.
Jubilee Way in Bernwood Forest
Part of the Bernwood Jubilee Way long distance path on one of the main forest tracks. Inevitably one of the most visited bits of Bernwood Forest although there is a large network of other tracks and paths going all over the place.
Oxford Road, Oakley
Oxford Road, Oakley
The road through Honeyburge
The road through Honeyburge
Pylons crossing Honeyburge
Pylons crossing Honeyburge
Oakley Road, Horton-cum-Studley
Oakley Road, Horton-cum-Studley
Green and shelter in Horton-cum-Studley The shelter does not appear to serve a bus stop but is used for notices and exchanging free items.
Green and shelter in Horton-cum-Studley
The shelter does not appear to serve a bus stop but is used for notices and exchanging free items.
Brill Road, Horton-cum-Studley Looking towards Oakley Road
Brill Road, Horton-cum-Studley
Looking towards Oakley Road
Grape hyacinths on Brill Road, Horton-cum-Studley
Grape hyacinths on Brill Road, Horton-cum-Studley
Advertising Oakfest Nothing to do with trees, especially as it's under a sycamore, this roadside sign is advertising Oakfest, a music festival in nearby Oakley.
Advertising Oakfest
Nothing to do with trees, especially as it's under a sycamore, this roadside sign is advertising Oakfest, a music festival in nearby Oakley.
Entrance to Pasture Farm Looking at the field on the right, that seems a reasonable name.
Entrance to Pasture Farm
Looking at the field on the right, that seems a reasonable name.
Red Trailer by the Path Farm trailer beside a public footpath near Horton-Cum-Studley.
Red Trailer by the Path
Farm trailer beside a public footpath near Horton-Cum-Studley.
Slatters Farm
Slatters Farm
The M40 heading southbound
The M40 heading southbound
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Oakley Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP6111 (Lat: 51.799374, Lng: -1.1116636)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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