King's Wood

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

King's Wood

Car Park in Gomm's Wood
Car Park in Gomm's Wood Credit: David Howard

King's Wood, located in Buckinghamshire, is a magnificent woodland area that spans over 1,500 acres. Situated within the heart of the Chiltern Hills, this ancient forest is renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. King's Wood is a combination of dense woodland, open glades, and meandering footpaths, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers alike.

The woodland is predominantly composed of beech trees, interspersed with oak, ash, and birch trees, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, creating a stunning display of colors during the spring and summer months. Along with the flora, King's Wood is also home to numerous wildlife species, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide range of bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and buzzards.

The woodlands of King's Wood have a rich historical significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. Archaeological remains, including Iron Age hillforts and Roman pottery, have been discovered within the forest, adding to its cultural importance.

The forest is managed by the Forestry Commission, ensuring its preservation and conservation for future generations. As a result, King's Wood offers a range of recreational activities, such as walking trails, cycling routes, and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy. It also serves as an educational resource for schools and organizations, providing opportunities to learn about the importance of woodland conservation and sustainable forestry practices.

In conclusion, King's Wood is a captivating woodland area that boasts natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and a rich historical heritage. Its serene atmosphere and abundant recreational opportunities make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts in Buckinghamshire.

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King's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.639563/-0.71527848 or Grid Reference SU8994. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car Park in Gomm's Wood
Car Park in Gomm's Wood
Cock Lane, Wycombe Marsh By Gomm's Wood
Cock Lane, Wycombe Marsh
By Gomm's Wood
Cock Lane, Wycombe Marsh
Cock Lane, Wycombe Marsh
Cock Lane at the junction of Olympic Way
Cock Lane at the junction of Olympic Way
Cock Lane, Wycombe Marsh
Cock Lane, Wycombe Marsh
Bungalow on Cock Lane, Wycombe Marsh
Bungalow on Cock Lane, Wycombe Marsh
The Crown, Hazlemere Pub on Amersham Road. From a distance it looks like it's faced with flint which is traditional in this area, but it's actually chalk rubble, or clunch, a hard type of chalk which was also often used.
The Crown, Hazlemere
Pub on Amersham Road. From a distance it looks like it's faced with flint which is traditional in this area, but it's actually chalk rubble, or clunch, a hard type of chalk which was also often used.
The Atrium Café at Hazlemere Church A spacious modern refectory attached to Holy Trinity Church on Amersham Road.
The Atrium Café at Hazlemere Church
A spacious modern refectory attached to Holy Trinity Church on Amersham Road.
Grove Road, Hazlemere A private road with a gravel surface and a lot of poles.
Grove Road, Hazlemere
A private road with a gravel surface and a lot of poles.
Closed Lloyds Bank branch, Hazlemere Located at 15 Penn Road HP15 7LN, this bank branch closed permanently on Thursday 21st September 2023. It was one of 53 such branches that are scheduled to close between September 2023 and May 2024.
Closed Lloyds Bank branch, Hazlemere
Located at 15 Penn Road HP15 7LN, this bank branch closed permanently on Thursday 21st September 2023. It was one of 53 such branches that are scheduled to close between September 2023 and May 2024.
New Road, Tylers Green That is the strangest bus stop I have ever come across.
New Road, Tylers Green
That is the strangest bus stop I have ever come across.
Blue Bugatti at the Red Lion Outside the pub in Tyler's Green
Blue Bugatti at the Red Lion
Outside the pub in Tyler's Green
Elm Road, Tylers Green There are old ghost signs on the wall of the place on the right. Too far gone to read. An old pub, maybe.
Elm Road, Tylers Green
There are old ghost signs on the wall of the place on the right. Too far gone to read. An old pub, maybe.
Tylers Green Pond With the pond and the pub and the green, this bit of Tylers Green still looks like a village even though it's now joined on to the suburbs of High Wycombe.
Tylers Green Pond
With the pond and the pub and the green, this bit of Tylers Green still looks like a village even though it's now joined on to the suburbs of High Wycombe.
Tylers Green The reason for the village's name presumably.
Tylers Green
The reason for the village's name presumably.
Houses on Tylers Green, near Penn There is a large green with houses, a school and a public house around it.
Houses on Tylers Green, near Penn
There is a large green with houses, a school and a public house around it.
Pond on Tylers Green, near Penn Duckpond on a village green - on the fringe of the modern housing of High Wycombe but retaining the village character
Pond on Tylers Green, near Penn
Duckpond on a village green - on the fringe of the modern housing of High Wycombe but retaining the village character
Ashley Drive, Tyler's Green Modern houses occupy most of the western half of the grid-square.
Ashley Drive, Tyler's Green
Modern houses occupy most of the western half of the grid-square.
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King's Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU8994 (Lat: 51.639563, Lng: -0.71527848)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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