Find some great ideas for big outdoor spaces in Buckinghamshire to discover with your kids. Lots of wide open space for a family walk and woodland adventure.
If you fancy travelling a little further afield, check out the guides for best family walks in Oxfordshire and great walks with kids in Berkshire. Most are free to visit making it a great value day out with the kids.
Best Family Walks in Buckinghamshire
Black Park Country Park – FREE (car parking charges apply)
With over 500 acres of woodland, heathland and open space to explore, Black Park is within easy reach of West London and just 15 mins from Junction 2 of the M40. It’s a really all round place that has something for everyone from dog walkers to buggy walks.
Wendover Buggy Friendly Walk – FREE
The Heron Path is part of The Ridgeway and will take you from the clocktower down a quiet path towards Witchell Cricket Field along the disused Grand Union feeder stream. The stream is lovely to walk alongside and has a few little bridges, whilst the field itself is plenty big enough to run around and have picnics with plenty of benches.
Hughenden Park – FREE
As well as a great play park there’s lots of open space to kick around a ball. The parkland itself is great to explore with wide open spaces of lush grass and an area of longer grass perfect for running around on a spy adventure.
Waddesdon Greenway – FREE
A wide 4km of path that’s either paved or just fine grit, it’s great for cyclists, scooters, wheelchairs, buggies and walkers.
Howe Park Woods – FREE
If you’re near Milton Keynes, Howe Park Woods is great for a muddy walk and play in the park.
Technicially not in Bucks but just over the border, this Bedfordshire Country Park is the bees knees. Lots of space to explore, a children’s sculpture trail, fairy doors like you’ve never seen them before and a lake.
Waddesdon Manor – National Trust
There’s so much space in the grounds of Waddesdon Manor you could easily stay well over 2m away from the next person. Now’s the perfect time to go for a daffodil walk if you’re local.
Caldecotte Lake – FREE
Caldecotte Lake is a part of the Parks Trust and is one of Milton Keynes most spectacular lakes. The walks and trails around the parks are wonderful for a family walk in Milton Keynes or a bike ride while overlooking the spectacular views of the lake.
Bernwood Forest – FREE
On the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire border, this is the perfect place for a tranquil family woodland walk with the added bonus of a butterfly trail.
Cliveden – National Trust
Set on 376 acres of woodlands and gardens, Cliveden is situated on the border of Buckingham and Berkshire, in Taplow which is just outside Maidenhead. There is a separate entrance for the Woodlands if you don’t want to visit the whole estate. The woodland trail is over two miles long and great for dog walking too.
Hughenden Manor – National Trust
As soon as you get out of the car park you enter a wooded area. It’s great for wildlife and fun for the kids too! There are logs and tree trunks that have been carved out or built for the children to climb and play on. Before you even reach the manor itself, you can spend hours here while they play and run around.
Stowe – National Trust
Get the kids outdoors with acres of space to play and stretch their legs. Adventures await with so much to discover whatever their age: from the temples, lakes and wildlife.
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