Burnham Beeches
Among the ancient pollarded beeches of a wood that's been filmed more times than most.
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 90 m
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About this walk
Burnham Beeches is an easy 5.3 km circular walk with 40 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Burnham Beeches car park (grid reference SU 953 849).
Burnham Beeches is an ancient wood of huge, gnarled beech pollards, some over 400 years old, looked after by the City of London Corporation and a national nature reserve. Its paths wind between the old trees, past ponds and heathland.
The wood has stood in for forests in dozens of films. The loop takes in the main drives and the Upper Pond.
Route
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The beeches
Loop round the wood on the drives and paths past the Upper Pond.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Burnham Beeches take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 5.3 km route, which has 40 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Burnham Beeches car park (grid reference SU 953 849). Car park off Lord Mayor's Drive (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Slough to Farnham Common. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Surfaced drives and woodland paths.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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