Turkey Wood

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

Turkey Wood

Koko's cafÃ© Koko&#039;s styles itself as a &#039;gourmet food trailer&#039;. Tucked away behind Amersham cricket club, the simple pop-up café makes a welcome pitstop for passing walkers. Reflecting the proprietor&#039;s Bosnian origins, the signature lunchtime speciality is burek - a savoury pastry.

At the time of writing, Koko&#039;s was open daily except Monday, subject to weather. — Koko's cafÃ© Credit: Mark Percy

Turkey Wood is a serene and picturesque forest located in Buckinghamshire, England. Situated just a few miles outside the town of Buckingham, it spans over 100 acres of lush greenery, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The woodland is primarily comprised of oak and beech trees, which create a dense canopy overhead, casting dappled sunlight onto the forest floor. In addition to its abundant flora, Turkey Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species. The forest's tranquil atmosphere makes it an ideal habitat for these creatures, as well as a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

There are several walking trails that wind their way through Turkey Wood, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. These paths meander alongside babbling brooks and small ponds, offering glimpses of the local wildlife and providing opportunities for peaceful reflection.

Turkey Wood also holds historical significance, with remnants of ancient earthworks and burial mounds dating back to the Iron Age. These archaeological features add an air of mystery and intrigue to the woodland, attracting history buffs and those with a fascination for the past.

Visitors to Turkey Wood can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, from picnicking and photography to hiking and wildlife spotting. The forest's accessibility and well-marked trails make it suitable for people of all ages and abilities, ensuring that everyone can experience the tranquility and beauty of this hidden gem in Buckinghamshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.666139/-0.65313125 or Grid Reference SU9397. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Koko's cafÃ©

Koko's styles itself as a 'gourmet food trailer'. Tucked away behind Amersham cricket club, the simple pop-up café makes a welcome pitstop for passing walkers. Reflecting the proprietor's Bosnian origins, the signature lunchtime speciality is burek - a savoury pastry. At the time of writing, Koko's was open daily except Monday, subject to weather.

Mark Percy

Amersham footpath 27

Far too many public footpaths around Amersham and Little Missenden are ploughed up by farmers, leaving walkers to find their own way through the crops. But there's no mistaking footpath 27, immaculately defined and properly waymarked.

Mark Percy

Earl Howe Memorial in Penn Street Churchyard

This memorial in Penn Street churchyard, was built in memory of Richard George Penn Curzon, 4th Earl Howe (28 April 1861-10 January 1929) and his wife Georgiana Countess Howe (14 May 1860-9 February 1906). Details of the 4th Earl Howe are on the Wikipedia website Link

. In the photo, there are also memorials to the 4th Earl Howe's second wife Florence Davis (27 January 1870-14 April 1925), and Frederick Curzon, the brother of the 4th Earl Howe (5 March 1868-4 November 1920).

David Hillas

Memorial Bench in Penn Street Churchyard

This memorial bench in Penn Street churchyard has the following wording on its back: In loving memory of Reverend Nigel Stowe Vicar of this Parish 1975 - 2001. It was unveiled at a Thanksgiving Service for his life in Holy Trinity Church, Penn Street on Saturday 21st May 2022.

David Hillas

Plaque on Memorial Bench in Penn Street Churchyard

This photo shows the plaque fixed to the front of the bench in Penn Street churchyard Link refers. It has the following wording: Donated kindly by our church family at Penn Street with Holmer Green, with special thanks to Ted and Jennie Walters.

David Hillas

Railway bridge near Pipers Wood

The overgrown parapets of Bridge No.117 near Pipers Wood. The line from Amersham to Aylesbury passes beneath.

Bob Walters

The Squirrel pub

Mark Percy

Cricket on the green at Penn Street

This is one of two cricket grounds in the village.

Mark Percy

Woodland, Penn

Diverging footpaths both heading towards Penn Street from Beamond End through Penn Wood. The snow had fallen two days previously.

Andrew Smith

Woods and farmland, Amersham

The footpath climbing towards Mop End from Shardeloes in snow that had fallen on the evening of 11th December.

Andrew Smith

Woodland, Amersham

Second Wood at Shardeloes with the snow that had fallen two days previously.

Andrew Smith

Pasture, Amersham

Paddocks at Woodrow in the snow that had fallen two days earlier.

Andrew Smith

De Havilland Court, Penn Street

Business units on the site of former industrial premises. On this site in WW2, components for the De Havilland aircraft company were manufactured as part of the decision to outsource production to various separate locations following a raid which damaged the previous main factory at Hatfield. Airframe parts were taken from here to be assembled in other places making it harder to halt production completely even if one location was damaged.

Des Blenkinsopp

Rapide Studios, De Havilland Court

A closer look at one of the business units on the site of former industrial premises. On this site in WW2, components for the De Havilland aircraft company were manufactured as part of the decision to outsorce production to various separate locations following a raid which damaged their previous main factory at Hatfield. Airframe parts were taken from here to be assembled in other places making it harder to halt production completely even if one location was damaged. Rapide was the name of one of the aircraft produced by De Havilland.

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Pond at Penn Street

A small pond beside the road at the northern end of the long village green.

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Memorial on the Common

Penn Street's war memorial.

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Outside the Pavilion, Penn Street

One of Penn Street's two cricket fields. Cricket is also played on the village green a short distance away.

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Cherry Lane in Second Wood

At one time this was a through road to Amersham. Now cut off by the Amersham Bypass it's still shown as a yellow unclassified road on the map, although it has obviously not been maintained to that standard for a long time. Traffic of some sort evidently still uses it, and there even seems to have been a private attempt at street lighting, although that wasn't a success judging by the lamps hanging upside down off their pole. I came up here on the bike, and met other people on horses so I guess it's still a right of way.

Des Blenkinsopp

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Turkey Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU9397 (Lat: 51.666139, Lng: -0.65313125)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley