The nation's forests are for all to enjoy
This page offers helpful information help you plan a stress free visit to Wendover.
Essentials
Toilets
We have 20 toilets of which two are accessible and have baby changing facilities, doors are 87cm wide and are at the toilet block next to the cafe.
Changing places
There is also a changing place facility on site containing a toilet, situated next to the Information point. The door width is 94cm and is accessed with a key obtained from a member of staff in the information point.
Needing help
Our friendly staff are first aid trained and can be found at the Information point located near pay machines.
Arriving at the forest
We have one car park for visitors situated next to the Information point. There is a barrier entering the woods for cars.
Car park
We have 25 accessible parking bays at Wendover. They are situated next to the information point. Parking charges apply to all.
We have three ANPR parking machines, there is a help button on the machines if you need it. You can also pay using a mobile with contactless. There is no option to pay with cash.
The cafe
Access to the cafe is on a low gradient path, 120 metres from the car park. There are double doors that open towards you, 92cm width for each door or 184cm if opening both. There is a power assisted exit door.
The cafe has some accessible seating. There is sometimes low music on.
There is a hearing loop at the information point.
Getting out in the forest
Our play trail has been designed with flat wide paths and no gates and is a recommended trail to try. It is the mint green coloured trail, 1km long and starts near the bottom of the car park away from the Information point and loops back around to the cafe.
We do not have mobility equipment to hire at Wendover.
Seating and shelter
There are plenty of benches to take a rest around the site. We have some accessible benches on the cafe veranda and behind the cafe for wheelchair users and families to sit together.
Sheltered seating is only in the cafe.
Trails and activities
Lots of our walking and cycling trails are comfortable for a range of abilities. See our Things to do page for inspiration.