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Dagnallhill Wood

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

Dagnallhill Wood

B4540 at Whipsnade Zoo
B4540 at Whipsnade Zoo Credit: Colin Pyle

Dagnallhill Wood is a beautiful woodland located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 30 hectares, this ancient forest is nestled in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, providing a tranquil and picturesque landscape for visitors to explore.

The wood is predominantly composed of beech and oak trees, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells and wood anemones, which burst into a riot of color during springtime.

Dagnallhill Wood is popular among nature enthusiasts and walkers, with a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the forest. These paths offer visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings, while enjoying the fresh air and peaceful ambiance.

The woodland is also home to a rich array of wildlife. Birdwatchers will delight in the numerous species that inhabit the area, such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. Additionally, small mammals like foxes, rabbits, and badgers can be spotted, adding to the diversity of the ecosystem.

Managed by the local conservation authority, Dagnallhill Wood is carefully maintained to preserve its natural beauty and protect its inhabitants. The forest is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its importance for ecological research and conservation efforts.

Overall, Dagnallhill Wood offers a serene and captivating experience for those seeking a connection with nature. Its ancient trees, vibrant wildflowers, and diverse wildlife make it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and a valuable natural resource in Buckinghamshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.834053/-0.5506116 or Grid Reference SP9916. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B4540 at Whipsnade Zoo
B4540 at Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade Zoo The white rhinos are in a large paddock and this represents generally the rural scene.Ok if you have a car.
Whipsnade Zoo
The white rhinos are in a large paddock and this represents generally the rural scene.Ok if you have a car.
Herts / Beds border The green track crossing this field is the footpath that follows the Herts Beds border for 100 yards or so. By the time the path reached the trees on the far side it has re-entered Beds .
Herts / Beds border
The green track crossing this field is the footpath that follows the Herts Beds border for 100 yards or so. By the time the path reached the trees on the far side it has re-entered Beds .
Whipsnade golf course The Icknield way runs directly across this golf course. Whilst crossing it we were told that jeans are not permitted on the course! Must remember to bring a change of clothes next time we're out walking this way. (As a golfer myself, I wish we could shake off this image - Robin)
Whipsnade golf course
The Icknield way runs directly across this golf course. Whilst crossing it we were told that jeans are not permitted on the course! Must remember to bring a change of clothes next time we're out walking this way. (As a golfer myself, I wish we could shake off this image - Robin)
Deer at Whipsnade zoo. This is the view of the deer that you get if you don't pay the entrance fee. Closer but behind fences. This was taken from the Icknield Way Path. Anyway, what do they think they are looking at?
Deer at Whipsnade zoo.
This is the view of the deer that you get if you don't pay the entrance fee. Closer but behind fences. This was taken from the Icknield Way Path. Anyway, what do they think they are looking at?
View to Studham Hall Farm This view is uphill towards Studham Hall farm across the field from the Icknield Way.
View to Studham Hall Farm
This view is uphill towards Studham Hall farm across the field from the Icknield Way.
Mason's Plantation. This plantation does not appear on the 1940's OS maps so is a reasonably young wood. It seems to have been planted primarily to give cover to pheasants.
Mason's Plantation.
This plantation does not appear on the 1940's OS maps so is a reasonably young wood. It seems to have been planted primarily to give cover to pheasants.
Junction of Icknield Way and road south out of Studham These point all over the place. The paths are clear but the pointers have been twisted around.
Junction of Icknield Way and road south out of Studham
These point all over the place. The paths are clear but the pointers have been twisted around.
View over fields towards Studham Studham is just over the horizon at this point beyond the trees.
View over fields towards Studham
Studham is just over the horizon at this point beyond the trees.
Wallaby at Whipsnade. This is a scrubby corner of the vast Whipsnade Zoo. The wallabies seem to have been demoted to this area.
Wallaby at Whipsnade.
This is a scrubby corner of the vast Whipsnade Zoo. The wallabies seem to have been demoted to this area.
Whipsnade Zoo Elephant Enclosure Mother and child enjoying a light rain shower at Whipsnade.
Whipsnade Zoo Elephant Enclosure
Mother and child enjoying a light rain shower at Whipsnade.
Whipsnade Zoo Otters posing for a team picture.
Whipsnade Zoo
Otters posing for a team picture.
Bactrian Camel, Whipsnade In thick dark winter coat, and faking it to look like it only has one hump!
Bactrian Camel, Whipsnade
In thick dark winter coat, and faking it to look like it only has one hump!
Wallaby, Whipsnade Zoo These critturs had gone feral around the Whipsnade area by 1979. This one though preferred to sit on one of the few bits of snow-free ground inside the zoo. For a guess it is a Red-necked Wallaby (Micropus rufogriseus).
Wallaby, Whipsnade Zoo
These critturs had gone feral around the Whipsnade area by 1979. This one though preferred to sit on one of the few bits of snow-free ground inside the zoo. For a guess it is a Red-necked Wallaby (Micropus rufogriseus).
Dromedary, Whipsnade Trying to puzzle out why the 'sand' here is all white, and feigning to look like he has more than one hump.
Dromedary, Whipsnade
Trying to puzzle out why the 'sand' here is all white, and feigning to look like he has more than one hump.
Herd of Chital, Whipsnade The size contrast between the sexes, and the spots on the male, seem to indicate they are Axis axis.
Herd of Chital, Whipsnade
The size contrast between the sexes, and the spots on the male, seem to indicate they are Axis axis.
Winter at Whipsnade Bar-headed Geese (Anser indicus) from the Tibetan plateau introduce a pair of Australian Black Swans (Cygnus atratus) to the pleasures of snow and ice.
Winter at Whipsnade
Bar-headed Geese (Anser indicus) from the Tibetan plateau introduce a pair of Australian Black Swans (Cygnus atratus) to the pleasures of snow and ice.
Narrow-gauge steamer in hibernation One of the locomotives on the Whipsnade Zoo railway, wrapped up for winter in January 1979. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Whipsnade_Railway" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Whipsnade_Railway">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>
Narrow-gauge steamer in hibernation
One of the locomotives on the Whipsnade Zoo railway, wrapped up for winter in January 1979. See LinkExternal link
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Dagnallhill Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP9916 (Lat: 51.834053, Lng: -0.5506116)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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