Heathfield Wood

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

Heathfield 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

Heathfield Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated near the village of Aston Clinton, the wood covers an area of approximately 150 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem.

The wood features a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense and vibrant canopy. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of bluebells, wild garlic, and other native wildflowers during the spring months, adding a splash of color to the surroundings.

Heathfield Wood is also home to an abundant array of wildlife. Visitors may spot roe deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. The wood provides an important habitat for these creatures, offering shelter, food, and nesting opportunities.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, making it easily accessible to visitors of all ages. A circular trail leads through the heart of the wood, allowing visitors to explore its many enchanting corners. The wood is particularly popular among nature enthusiasts, walkers, and families looking for a tranquil and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Overall, Heathfield Wood is a cherished natural gem in Buckinghamshire, offering a haven of tranquility and a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of the British countryside.

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Heathfield Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.568936/-0.62742184 or Grid Reference SU9586. 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.

Jones Way across the green at Hedgerley Hill This open grassland with a football pitch and children&#039;s play area has houses all around it, and the houses back onto woodland.

Jones Way across the green at Hedgerley Hill

This open grassland with a football pitch and children's play area has houses all around it, and the houses back onto woodland.

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.

St Anne's Church, Dropmore Cream teas are available here on Sunday afternoons. The church is part of the team ministry of Burnham.

St Anne's Church, Dropmore

Cream teas are available here on Sunday afternoons. The church is part of the team ministry of Burnham.

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

Stephen Daglish

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.

Stephen Daglish

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.

Burnham Beeches - birch, beech and holly Walking through the woods from &quot;The Stag&quot; 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.

Upper pond, Burnham Beeches View looking north-east from the dam at the end of the pond. There are ducks on the pond.

Upper pond, Burnham Beeches

View looking north-east from the dam at the end of the pond. There are ducks on the pond.

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Heathfield Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU9586 (Lat: 51.568936, Lng: -0.62742184)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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