Strawberry Wood

A proper woodland walk through beech and oak, Strawberry Wood sits just outside Chesham and delivers exactly what you'd hope for from a Buckinghamshire forest without any fuss. The canopy here is thick enough that even on grey days it feels sheltered, and the paths are well-trodden enough to follow without needing a map.

It's the sort of place that rewards a slow wander more than a brisk stomp. You'll spot the occasional clearing where light filters through, and if you time it right in autumn the leaf colour is genuinely worth the trip. Kids aged six and up will have a decent time - there's enough space to run about, though it's not a playground substitute.

Allow an hour to ninety minutes to do it justice without rushing. The walk itself is gentle, which means you're not battling steep gradients, though it can get muddy after rain. No facilities that I could find, so bring a packed lunch if you're planning to stay longer.

For a forest-based holiday in the area, Lights Camera Glamping is close by and gives you proper access to woodland walking without being right in the middle of nowhere. If you're splitting time between a few local spots, Strawberry Wood works well as a half-morning jaunt before heading elsewhere rather than a full-day destination. It's unpretentious woodland - honest terrain, no entrance fee nonsense, just trees.