Acrehill Wood

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

Acrehill Wood

N & P Fruits Board outside Hildreths in Wycombe Road This board is located outside Hildreths shop and garden centre at 169 Wycombe Road HP16 0HJ indicating that the fruit shop is open. However, N & P Fruits is closing down permanently on Sunday 24th December 2023. The A4128 Wycombe Road can be seen to the left of the photo looking north towards Prestwood village.
N & P Fruits Board outside Hildreths in Wycombe Road Credit: David Hillas

Acrehill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Buckinghamshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a notable natural attraction that offers a peaceful and serene environment for visitors to explore. The wood is situated in the Chiltern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. This variety of tree species provides a habitat for a wide range of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, squirrels, and numerous bird species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Acrehill Wood features well-maintained footpaths that wind through the trees, allowing visitors to enjoy leisurely walks and hikes. There are also designated picnic areas and benches where visitors can relax and take in the beauty of their surroundings. The wood is particularly stunning during the spring and autumn seasons when the trees are in full bloom or adorned with vibrant foliage.

The wood is owned and managed by the local council, ensuring its preservation and accessibility for the public. It is open year-round and free to enter, making it a fantastic destination for families, couples, and individuals seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Acrehill Wood is a captivating natural haven in Buckinghamshire, offering a blend of scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, and recreational opportunities for all to enjoy.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.687241/-0.76080031 or Grid Reference SU8599. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

N & P Fruits Board outside Hildreths in Wycombe Road This board is located outside Hildreths shop and garden centre at 169 Wycombe Road HP16 0HJ indicating that the fruit shop is open. However, N & P Fruits is closing down permanently on Sunday 24th December 2023. The A4128 Wycombe Road can be seen to the left of the photo looking north towards Prestwood village.
N & P Fruits Board outside Hildreths in Wycombe Road
This board is located outside Hildreths shop and garden centre at 169 Wycombe Road HP16 0HJ indicating that the fruit shop is open. However, N & P Fruits is closing down permanently on Sunday 24th December 2023. The A4128 Wycombe Road can be seen to the left of the photo looking north towards Prestwood village.
N & P Fruits at Hildreths in Wycombe Road This photo shows the fruit and vegetable shop within the Hildreths site in Wycombe Road.  The cut out of a gardener in front of the shop shows its opening hours. However, this shop is closing permanently on Sunday 24th December 2023, the day after this photo was taken.
N & P Fruits at Hildreths in Wycombe Road
This photo shows the fruit and vegetable shop within the Hildreths site in Wycombe Road. The cut out of a gardener in front of the shop shows its opening hours. However, this shop is closing permanently on Sunday 24th December 2023, the day after this photo was taken.
Information board at Sheepwash in Prestwood, Bucks Yet another informative and engaging board.
Information board at Sheepwash in Prestwood, Bucks
Yet another informative and engaging board.
Pond at Sheepwash in Prestwood, Bucks A little haven for nature; newts, frogs, insects etc.
Pond at Sheepwash in Prestwood, Bucks
A little haven for nature; newts, frogs, insects etc.
Glimpse into an underground reservoir at Prestwood in Bucks I like these sort of places.
Glimpse into an underground reservoir at Prestwood in Bucks
I like these sort of places.
Signage on a new fence beside the footpath A few signs here to make dog walkers aware of the precautions they need to take when near livestock. The fencing, gate and barbed wire also sends a message. Perhaps there has been an incident of dogs worrying livestock, or worse...
Signage on a new fence beside the footpath
A few signs here to make dog walkers aware of the precautions they need to take when near livestock. The fencing, gate and barbed wire also sends a message. Perhaps there has been an incident of dogs worrying livestock, or worse...
New fencing and barbed wire beside the footpath The message is a firm, but fair, "stay on the footpath!" and keep your dog(s) under control. 

Most dog walkers are very responsible, wise and considerate but of course there are a minority, as in any sector, who spoil it for all...

If a landowner has gone to this effort and expense I assume there must have been an incident of stock being lost to dogs...
New fencing and barbed wire beside the footpath
The message is a firm, but fair, "stay on the footpath!" and keep your dog(s) under control. Most dog walkers are very responsible, wise and considerate but of course there are a minority, as in any sector, who spoil it for all... If a landowner has gone to this effort and expense I assume there must have been an incident of stock being lost to dogs...
Fenced footpath at the field edge Previously unfenced.
Fenced footpath at the field edge
Previously unfenced.
Notice on a tree on the footpath The landowner is at pains here to ensure dog walkers keep their dogs away from their valuable livestock.
Notice on a tree on the footpath
The landowner is at pains here to ensure dog walkers keep their dogs away from their valuable livestock.
Small herd of Red Poll cows and calves in a field corner Great to see this breed here, with calves, happily gathering in a field corner.

Red Poll Society <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.redpoll.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.redpoll.org/">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> here.
Small herd of Red Poll cows and calves in a field corner
Great to see this breed here, with calves, happily gathering in a field corner. Red Poll Society LinkExternal link here.
Summer meadows near Prestwood, Bucks Summer, ahhh....
Summer meadows near Prestwood, Bucks
Summer, ahhh....
Summer meadows near Prestwood, Bucks A cut meadow under an August sun.
Summer meadows near Prestwood, Bucks
A cut meadow under an August sun.
Owl nestbox in an Oak tree I hope this gets used.
Owl nestbox in an Oak tree
I hope this gets used.
Field corner near Prestwood A sunny little corner.
Field corner near Prestwood
A sunny little corner.
Old style road sign near Prestwood, Bucks Harder to read than modern roadsigns.
Old style road sign near Prestwood, Bucks
Harder to read than modern roadsigns.
Path up a summer meadow near Prestwood A quiet path close to a copse.
Path up a summer meadow near Prestwood
A quiet path close to a copse.
Shady dell inside a copse near Prestwood My son and I entered the copse expecting to find Deer - and we did, a doe with one or two young. They stopped and looked at us. We stopped and looked at them. I remembered to get my camera ready and took this shot as they decided to leave! What a perfect shelter for them..
Shady dell inside a copse near Prestwood
My son and I entered the copse expecting to find Deer - and we did, a doe with one or two young. They stopped and looked at us. We stopped and looked at them. I remembered to get my camera ready and took this shot as they decided to leave! What a perfect shelter for them..
Old gateway in grassland This area has been allowed to run wild. Great.
Old gateway in grassland
This area has been allowed to run wild. Great.
Show me another place!

Acrehill Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU8599 (Lat: 51.687241, Lng: -0.76080031)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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