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Fleet Wood

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

Fleet Wood

Burnham Beeches Burnham Beeches is owned by the Corporation of London. This ancient woodland is a National Nature Reserve.
Burnham Beeches Credit: David Hawgood

Fleet Wood, located in Buckinghamshire, is a charming village known for its picturesque woodlands and lush greenery. Situated in the heart of the county, Fleet Wood is surrounded by stunning countryside and is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village derives its name from the word "fleet," which means forest or wood in Old English, and rightly so, as it boasts an abundance of wooded areas. The forested landscape provides a tranquil setting, offering residents and visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Fleet Wood is home to a small yet close-knit community, where residents enjoy a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle. The village is dotted with traditional cottages and charming houses, adding to its quintessential English countryside appeal.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Fleet Wood offers numerous opportunities. The surrounding woodlands provide ample walking and hiking trails, perfect for exploring the natural beauty of the area. The village also has several parks and green spaces, ideal for picnics or leisurely strolls.

Despite its tranquil ambiance, Fleet Wood is conveniently located near major transportation routes, allowing for easy access to nearby towns and cities. The village is well-connected, with regular bus services and a train station just a short distance away.

In terms of amenities, Fleet Wood has a few local shops and amenities to cater to residents' needs. However, for a wider range of shopping and entertainment options, nearby towns such as Aylesbury and High Wycombe are easily accessible.

Overall, Fleet Wood offers a charming and peaceful setting, with its beautiful woodlands and close-knit community, making it a desirable place to live or visit in Buckinghamshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.559425/-0.62844387 or Grid Reference SU9585. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Burnham Beeches Burnham Beeches is owned by the Corporation of London. This ancient woodland is a National Nature Reserve.
Burnham Beeches
Burnham Beeches is owned by the Corporation of London. This ancient woodland is a National Nature Reserve.
Cafe near Pumpkin Hill, Burnham Beeches This cafe on the southern boundary of Burnham Beeches is very convenient for disabled users. Update: this has been closed and the building removed. It was replaced in 2007 by the one shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/670569">SU9585 : New café, toilets and information point at Burnham Beeches</a>.
Cafe near Pumpkin Hill, Burnham Beeches
This cafe on the southern boundary of Burnham Beeches is very convenient for disabled users. Update: this has been closed and the building removed. It was replaced in 2007 by the one shown in SU9585 : New café, toilets and information point at Burnham Beeches.
Church of St John the Evangelist, Farnham Common Historically this area was in the parish of Farnham Royal, this church was built when the population here grew.
Church of St John the Evangelist, Farnham Common
Historically this area was in the parish of Farnham Royal, this church was built when the population here grew.
East Burnham Common in Burnham Beeches This area was bought by the City of London to preserve it for public enjoyment
East Burnham Common in Burnham Beeches
This area was bought by the City of London to preserve it for public enjoyment
Egypt Woods, near Farnham Common These woods are privately owned by the Portman Burtley estate, which has provided permissive paths by arrangement with the Forestry Commission. The woods are just North of Burnham Beeches.
Egypt Woods, near Farnham Common
These woods are privately owned by the Portman Burtley estate, which has provided permissive paths by arrangement with the Forestry Commission. The woods are just North of Burnham Beeches.
Conifers in Egypt Woods, near Farnham Common The woods are mainly deciduous, with beeches like the adjacent Burnham Beeches, also oak and birch. But at the Northern edge of the woods are a stand of conifers.
Conifers in Egypt Woods, near Farnham Common
The woods are mainly deciduous, with beeches like the adjacent Burnham Beeches, also oak and birch. But at the Northern edge of the woods are a stand of conifers.
Abbey Park Farm across a cornfield, by Littleworth Common
Abbey Park Farm across a cornfield, by Littleworth Common
Road through Littleworth Common Here the road runs through oak and birch trees. There are other deciduous trees and holly on the common. It used to be rough grazing, but is now mainly covered by trees. Some of these are being thinned to make it more open.
Road through Littleworth Common
Here the road runs through oak and birch trees. There are other deciduous trees and holly on the common. It used to be rough grazing, but is now mainly covered by trees. Some of these are being thinned to make it more open.
Ferns and birch trees on Littleworth Common Taken from one of the bridleways which run across the wooded common
Ferns and birch trees on Littleworth Common
Taken from one of the bridleways which run across the wooded common
Hartley Court Moat (Hardicanutes), Burnham Beeches This was a moated homestead dating from the 12th to 14th Centuries. This moat protected the inner enclosure of 0.6 hectares. There is also a shallower ditch and a low bank which would have been surmounted by a fence protecting an outer enclosure of almost 4 hectares.
Hartley Court Moat (Hardicanutes), Burnham Beeches
This was a moated homestead dating from the 12th to 14th Centuries. This moat protected the inner enclosure of 0.6 hectares. There is also a shallower ditch and a low bank which would have been surmounted by a fence protecting an outer enclosure of almost 4 hectares.
Old tree in Burnham Beeches Taken on Boxing Day walk Christmas 2004, while the Tsunami was underway unbeknown to us.
Old tree in Burnham Beeches
Taken on Boxing Day walk Christmas 2004, while the Tsunami was underway unbeknown to us.
Burnham Beeches
Burnham Beeches
Rhododendron Clearance in Burnham Beeches Rhododendrons are being cleared and burned in the Moat area to create suitable conditions for the re-establishment of heathland flora and fauna.
Rhododendron Clearance in Burnham Beeches
Rhododendrons are being cleared and burned in the Moat area to create suitable conditions for the re-establishment of heathland flora and fauna.
South Bucks countryside Taken from Dorney Wood Road north of Burnham looking south. Country such as this is typical of the gridsquare.
South Bucks countryside
Taken from Dorney Wood Road north of Burnham looking south. Country such as this is typical of the gridsquare.
Stream in Burnham Beeches View looking south-west in late afternoon. The shallow stream over gravel takes an overflow from the dam at Upper Pond, and flows into Middle Pond.
Stream in Burnham Beeches
View looking south-west in late afternoon. The shallow stream over gravel takes an overflow from the dam at Upper Pond, and flows into Middle Pond.
Shops in Farnham Common These shops are on Beaconsfield Road, the A355 from Slough to Beaconsfield, at the junction with Rosewood Way. Photo taken from the end of Beeches Road.
Shops in Farnham Common
These shops are on Beaconsfield Road, the A355 from Slough to Beaconsfield, at the junction with Rosewood Way. Photo taken from the end of Beeches Road.
The Stag, Burnham Beeches - walkers welcome! This public house (marked on the OS map) is opposite a large public car park for those walking in Burnham Beeches. A sign on the pub says "Wellies, walkers, dogs and families - all welcome here".
The Stag, Burnham Beeches - walkers welcome!
This public house (marked on the OS map) is opposite a large public car park for those walking in Burnham Beeches. A sign on the pub says "Wellies, walkers, dogs and families - all welcome here".
Burnham Beeches - birch, beech and holly Walking through the woods from "The Stag" to here, many of the trees were oaks, with some large fir trees. Here they have changed to being a mixture of birch and beech. There are holly bushes under the trees in both areas.
Burnham Beeches - birch, beech and holly
Walking through the woods from "The Stag" to here, many of the trees were oaks, with some large fir trees. Here they have changed to being a mixture of birch and beech. There are holly bushes under the trees in both areas.
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Fleet Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU9585 (Lat: 51.559425, Lng: -0.62844387)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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///raft.blocks.wallet. Near Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.559425,-0.62844387
Toilets
Lat/Long: 51.5557345/-0.6247293
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.5559181/-0.6246719
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Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Lat/Long: 51.5557781/-0.6247598
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Burnham Beeches Information Centre
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.5557454/-0.6246907
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Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.5561997/-0.6238701
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