Explore Dacorum's largest woodland with scenic circular walks, picnic areas, and rich natural heritage spanning over 1,000 years of history.

Chipperfield Common is the largest woodland in Dacorum, covering 47.5 hectares of natural beauty in the village of Chipperfield. This historic site features many accessible paths to explore, including an Easy Access Route suitable for all abilities, making it perfect for families with pushchairs and visitors of varying fitness levels. The Common is home to impressive natural features, including some of the biggest trees aged between 80 and 180 years old, along with eight veteran Sweet Chestnut trees estimated to be around 400 years old. Two Bronze Age burial mounds (dated 2300-1000 BC) are protected as Scheduled Ancient Monuments, adding archaeological significance to visits. The woodland has achieved Green Flag status, recognizing its quality and management. Visitors can enjoy circular walks through diverse habitats, take advantage of picnic areas with benches set among the woodland, and observe the site's rich wildlife. The venue is dog-friendly, free to access, and welcomes families with young children. With five free car parks available, it's an ideal destination for a day out in nature, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation, learning about natural history, and connecting with the countryside.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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James

5 years ago

It's a really nice quiet place away from everyone

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joaliff

6 years ago

Ancient woods like no other well worth a visit good parking nice pubs.

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Rick Starling

6 years ago

Many footpaths for a lovely walk through the woods, occasional horse riders, lovely mature trees including 100s years old Spanish Chestnuts, bird song and burial mounds. Free car park on side of cricket ground.

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Nigel Haire

7 years ago

Love taking the dog for a walk here. Usually do a complete circuit of the woods. Paths are sign posted. Dog bins on the common. Free parking, of which there is ample.

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Richard ginn

8 years ago

Great place to take a walk. If you have a dog it's a beautiful place to go. A lovely pub restaurant to look out over the common. In the summer Chipperfield have a cricket team that play. Great place for families and s picnic.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026