Penn Woods

About this activity

Penn Woods in Buckinghamshire lies in the heart of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)! It has a long history and was once part of a very large common called Wycombe Heath. A herd of cows is still used to manage part of the site today as wood pasture, and this continues the traditional management carried out in the past!

The wood contains impressive bluebell sections in the spring and red kites and buzzards are commonly seen overhead. Look out for dragonflies near the ponds and butterflies in the patchwork of habitats at Penn!

The wood forms part of a mosaic of semi-natural ancient woodland and wood pasture, grassland and scrub, rich in wildlife and flora! Some of its older inhabitants include the remains of an ancient beech and a veteran oak, along with a scattering of trees dating back more than 200 years! So why not why check it out, take in the stunning views, and see which wildlife you can spot!
The Woodland Trust offers activity packs to print out and take with you, which are ideal for minibeast hunting, leaf collecting, pond dipping, ladybird spotting, snail racing, picnicking and almost anything else you like to do outdoors with the kids!