Whippendell Woods

About this activity

Whippendell Wood is part of the Woodland Trust and beeached via footpaths from Cassiobury Park and West Herts Golf course and car parks nearby too! It's a great place for the whole family to enjoy, weather it's walking your dog or going for a walk and seeing what woodland habitats you can spot. 

Whippendell wood is 165 acres in total and is believed to be more 400 years old and therefore is a designated site of special scientific interest due to it's woodland habitats. You'll find an avenue of lime trees dating back to 1672 which run all the way through the woods. 

A range of trees can be found, including oak, beech, ash and silver birch. Take your camera and see which ones you can spot! 

Whippendell Wood is famous for its stunning displays of bluebells in the spring too which are prominent around April and May time. There's also some rare fungus too including Crepidotus cinnabarinus which has only been recorded on three other occasions in the whole of Europe! 

The area also is part of the Watford 10k race, which takes place on May Day bank holiday and passes through the woods when the bluebell display is at it's best.

You'll also find large bomb craters throughout the woods which are from the second world war. Did you know that sections of Star Wars were filmed here too?! Along with lots of other TV shows and films.