Long Wood

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

Long Wood

Footpath Sign near Nairdwood Farm At a junction of two footpaths in an open location.
The notice on the ground is about environmental stewardship and keeping to the path. 
Not fixed to the post well enough.
Footpath Sign near Nairdwood Farm Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Long Wood is a picturesque forest located in Buckinghamshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 500 acres and is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated near the village of Longwick, providing easy access for visitors and locals alike.

The forest is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a stunning canopy above the forest floor. The dense vegetation provides a perfect habitat for a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and numerous bird species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Long Wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the forest at their leisure. The trails wind through the woodland, offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside and glimpses of the local wildlife. There are also designated picnic areas and benches for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the forest.

The wood is managed by the local forestry commission, ensuring its preservation and sustainability. Regular conservation efforts, such as tree planting and maintenance, are carried out to protect the natural beauty of the area.

Long Wood is open to the public year-round, with free admission. It provides a tranquil retreat for nature lovers, hikers, and families looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Buckinghamshire countryside.

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Footpath Sign near Nairdwood Farm At a junction of two footpaths in an open location.
The notice on the ground is about environmental stewardship and keeping to the path. 
Not fixed to the post well enough.
Footpath Sign near Nairdwood Farm
At a junction of two footpaths in an open location. The notice on the ground is about environmental stewardship and keeping to the path. Not fixed to the post well enough.
Latton Alpaca Farm
Latton Alpaca Farm
Information Board at Little Kingshill This information board is by the recreation ground in Windsor Lane HP16 0DZ and 
 has the heading "Little Missenden and its footpaths. The map in the middle 
 shows the area that the parish of Little Missenden covers including Holmer 
 Green, Hyde Heath, Little Kingshill and Little Missenden.
 The wording on the left of the map is as follows:
 
 The Parish Church of St John the Baptist
 Over a thousand years old, Little Missenden Parish Church is famous for its 
 wall paintings dating from the 13th century. The church itself dates from Saxon
 times (950-1050AD) and was originally built with Roman bricks. However it has
 been enlarged many times over the centuries. There is also an early map of the
 Parish on the wall of Lady Chapel.

 The River Misbourne
 The river flow is somewhat erratic, occasionally drying up completely. 
 Excellent views over the valley may be seen from the South Bucks Way between 
 Little Missenden and Little Kingshill.
 There were once watercress beds near Suffolk Bridge and water mills at Deep 
 Mill and Little Missenden. Of the 13th century Deep Mill only the mill pond
 remains. The mill itself finally disappeared about the time the railway was 
 built (early 1890s). Little Missenden water mill is first mentioned in 1352, 
 the present building is mainly 17th century and ceased using water in about 
 1920. Latterly, it was augmented by a steam engine, its chimney still survives 
 and is now a private house.

 The wording on the right of the map is as follows:
 
 Since prehistoric times
 In about the 12th century there was a Motte and Bailey castle in Hyde Heath, 
 although all that can now be seen are the remains of the earthworks a few feet
 high, visible from Church Lane. It once probably had a tower on top of the 
 motte.

 There is a leaflet available showing all the parish footpaths. Please call at
 Little Missenden Parish Office, Rossetti Hall, 38 New Pond Road, Holmer Green, 
 HP15 6SU.

 1) Full Moon Public House, Little Kingshill
 2) The Plough Public House, Hyde Heath
 3) St Andrews Church, Hyde Heath
 4) St John the Baptist Church, Little Missenden
 5) Red Lion Public House, Little Missenden
 6) The Crown Public House, Little Missenden
 7) Christ Church, Holmer Green
 8) Bat and Ball Public House, Holmer Green
 9) Old Oak Public House, Holmer Green
 10) Earl Howe Public House, Holmer Green

 public footpaths
 public bridleways
 south bucks way
 picnic areas
 parking
 recreation areas
 woodland

 Wording below the map:
 
 This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of
 Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office
 c Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may
 lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
 
 enjoy our parish and please follow the country code...take only photographs and 
 leave only footprints
Information Board at Little Kingshill
This information board is by the recreation ground in Windsor Lane HP16 0DZ and has the heading "Little Missenden and its footpaths. The map in the middle shows the area that the parish of Little Missenden covers including Holmer Green, Hyde Heath, Little Kingshill and Little Missenden. The wording on the left of the map is as follows: The Parish Church of St John the Baptist Over a thousand years old, Little Missenden Parish Church is famous for its wall paintings dating from the 13th century. The church itself dates from Saxon times (950-1050AD) and was originally built with Roman bricks. However it has been enlarged many times over the centuries. There is also an early map of the Parish on the wall of Lady Chapel. The River Misbourne The river flow is somewhat erratic, occasionally drying up completely. Excellent views over the valley may be seen from the South Bucks Way between Little Missenden and Little Kingshill. There were once watercress beds near Suffolk Bridge and water mills at Deep Mill and Little Missenden. Of the 13th century Deep Mill only the mill pond remains. The mill itself finally disappeared about the time the railway was built (early 1890s). Little Missenden water mill is first mentioned in 1352, the present building is mainly 17th century and ceased using water in about 1920. Latterly, it was augmented by a steam engine, its chimney still survives and is now a private house. The wording on the right of the map is as follows: Since prehistoric times In about the 12th century there was a Motte and Bailey castle in Hyde Heath, although all that can now be seen are the remains of the earthworks a few feet high, visible from Church Lane. It once probably had a tower on top of the motte. There is a leaflet available showing all the parish footpaths. Please call at Little Missenden Parish Office, Rossetti Hall, 38 New Pond Road, Holmer Green, HP15 6SU. 1) Full Moon Public House, Little Kingshill 2) The Plough Public House, Hyde Heath 3) St Andrews Church, Hyde Heath 4) St John the Baptist Church, Little Missenden 5) Red Lion Public House, Little Missenden 6) The Crown Public House, Little Missenden 7) Christ Church, Holmer Green 8) Bat and Ball Public House, Holmer Green 9) Old Oak Public House, Holmer Green 10) Earl Howe Public House, Holmer Green public footpaths public bridleways south bucks way picnic areas parking recreation areas woodland Wording below the map: This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office c Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. enjoy our parish and please follow the country code...take only photographs and leave only footprints
The Full Moon pub, Little Kingshill
The Full Moon pub, Little Kingshill
Cedar Avenue, Hazlemere Some of the leafy suburbia to the north of High Wycombe.
Cedar Avenue, Hazlemere
Some of the leafy suburbia to the north of High Wycombe.
Pasture, Hughenden Fields between Great Kingshill and Widmer End are seen from one of the area's many footpaths.
Pasture, Hughenden
Fields between Great Kingshill and Widmer End are seen from one of the area's many footpaths.
Pasture, Little Missenden Fields to the north of Spurlands End.
Pasture, Little Missenden
Fields to the north of Spurlands End.
Label on top of decorated postbox, Heath End This label is attached to the knitted crown on top of the post box in Heath End Road near St Margaret's Grove. It has the following wording:

                                       Made with love
                                        for our village
                                                ♥
                               GK Postbox Topper Ladies

   Incidentally, GK stands for Great Kingshill which is adjacent to Heath End.
Label on top of decorated postbox, Heath End
This label is attached to the knitted crown on top of the post box in Heath End Road near St Margaret's Grove. It has the following wording: Made with love for our village ♥ GK Postbox Topper Ladies Incidentally, GK stands for Great Kingshill which is adjacent to Heath End.
Decorated Post Box in Heath End This Elizabeth II postbox is located in Heath End Road HP15 6HL and has a knitted crown on its top to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6th May 2023. The wording on the label below the top is at <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7479279" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7479279">Link</a>. St Margaret's Road can just be seen to the left of the postbox.
Decorated Post Box in Heath End
This Elizabeth II postbox is located in Heath End Road HP15 6HL and has a knitted crown on its top to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6th May 2023. The wording on the label below the top is at Link. St Margaret's Road can just be seen to the left of the postbox.
Pasture and woodland, Little Missenden Paddocks next to the western end of Haleacre Wood.
Pasture and woodland, Little Missenden
Paddocks next to the western end of Haleacre Wood.
Jubilee Sensory Garden, Holmer Green Situated in Earl Howe Road HP15 6QT, this sensory garden is managed by the Holmer Green Village Society and mentioned on its website at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.holmergreenvillagesociety.co.uk/jubileesensorygarden" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.holmergreenvillagesociety.co.uk/jubileesensorygarden">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>. Work on this garden commenced in March 2021 and now comprises different sensory elements for the public to see, smell, hear and touch.
Jubilee Sensory Garden, Holmer Green
Situated in Earl Howe Road HP15 6QT, this sensory garden is managed by the Holmer Green Village Society and mentioned on its website at LinkExternal link. Work on this garden commenced in March 2021 and now comprises different sensory elements for the public to see, smell, hear and touch.
Entrance Board at Jubilee Sensory Garden, Holmer Green This board is at the entrance to the Jubilee Sensory Garden in Earl Howe Road. These gardens are managed by the Holmer Green Village Society and further information can be obtained from its website "<span class="nowrap"><a title="www.holmergreenvillagesociety.co.uk/jubileesensorygarden"" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.holmergreenvillagesociety.co.uk/jubileesensorygarden"">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>. At the foot of the board, it mentions that these gates access the Jubilee Sensory Garden and allotments only.
Entrance Board at Jubilee Sensory Garden, Holmer Green
This board is at the entrance to the Jubilee Sensory Garden in Earl Howe Road. These gardens are managed by the Holmer Green Village Society and further information can be obtained from its website "LinkExternal link. At the foot of the board, it mentions that these gates access the Jubilee Sensory Garden and allotments only.
London Road at the junction of the A413
London Road at the junction of the A413
DM Vans on the A413, Little Missenden
DM Vans on the A413, Little Missenden
DM Vans on the A413, Little Missenden
DM Vans on the A413, Little Missenden
Chiltern Hospital, Great Missenden This is a private and NHS facility. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/hospitals/the-chiltern-hospital" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/hospitals/the-chiltern-hospital">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>
Chiltern Hospital, Great Missenden
This is a private and NHS facility. LinkExternal link
The Old Oak Inn, Holmer Green Holmer Green is an old village, but has many modern houses
The Old Oak Inn, Holmer Green
Holmer Green is an old village, but has many modern houses
A Chiltern valley, near Haleacre Farm Looking north east beyond a pile of dumped rubbish.
A Chiltern valley, near Haleacre Farm
Looking north east beyond a pile of dumped rubbish.
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Long Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU8998 (Lat: 51.674983, Lng: -0.70395044)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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