Wildlife reserves · South East England
Gomm's Wood
In or near Penn.
Gomm's Wood — local nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- High Wycombe · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Gomm's Wood is located in Buckinghamshire, with the nearest railway station being High Wycombe, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Gomm's Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: local nature reserve. Wikidata describes it as: "local nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, England". Coordinates: 51.6341°, -0.7082°.
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Official information
Gomm's Wood is a local nature reserve that offers visitors a chance to explore natural woodlands and diverse wildlife. It is a peaceful area ideal for walking and enjoying the outdoors.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gomm's Wood is an 18.1 hectares (45 acres) Local Nature Reserve in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. It is owned and managed by Wycombe District Council. The site has areas of chalk grassland, ancient and young woodland and scrub. The woods are coppiced to maintain their varied structure, and they have a range of bird species such as bullfinches and woodpeckers. The grassland has at least eight species of orchid, and butterflies include the silver-washed fritillary. Access points include Forest Way, Herbert Road and Cock Lane.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.6341, -0.7082
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Buckinghamshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- HP13 7HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wycombe
- Nearest railway station
- High Wycombe — 2.6 km
- Official site
- chilternrangers.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24993715 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gomm's Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gomm's Wood?
- Gomm's Wood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP13 7HH), in the parish of Buckinghamshire, unparished area.
- What is Gomm's Wood?
- Gomm's Wood — local nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, England.
- How do I get to Gomm's Wood?
- The nearest railway station is High Wycombe, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP13 7HH.
- Is Gomm's Wood a listed building?
- Gomm's Wood is officially recognised as local nature reserve listed.
- Is Gomm's Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Gomm's Wood is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gomm's Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Gomm's Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gomm's Wood?
- The nearest railway station is High Wycombe, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP13 7HH.
- Are dogs allowed at Gomm's Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.