Getting There
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Leave the M1 at Junction 5 and take the A41, signed Central London, Harrow, Watford South, northbound 1st exit, southbound 2nd exit.
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit signed Central London A41, to pass a McDonalds on the left hand side.
Drive over the M1.
At the next roundabout take the 1st exit, signed Aldenham Country Park.
Drive past a reservoir on the left, and turn left down Aldenham Road, signed Aldenham Country Park.
Turn left into the car park.
Return to M1 Junction 5
Leave the car park and turn right to return to Aldenham Road. Continue to the A41 junction and turn left, direction Aylesbury.
At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A41, Aylesbury, M1.
This road leads you back to the M1 interchange.
Aldenham Country Park
The 100 Aker Wood
Length of walk: 30-40 minutes.
Walk through the car park, away from the adventure playground and farm, following signs to the 100 Aker Wood. The Pooh Bear theme expands with recreations of the Winnie the Pooh illustrations, and you can visit the ‘homes' of Kanga, Eeyore and Wol.
Dogs can run free here and there is a paddock with plenty of space for frizbees, balls and sticks.
Lakeside Walk
Length of walk: 40-60 minutes.
This is a longer circular walk around the perimeter of the lake. The walk is clearly signed ‘Lakeside Walk' from the information board by the refreshment kiosk.
Dogs with a passion for chasing ducks might be more relaxed in the 100 Aker Wood.
Facilities
WC, refreshment kiosk, picnic area, adventure playground, urban farm. Dog poo bins throughout.
Car park: Weekdays £4.00, weekends and school holidays £5.00. Charge payable with correct cash only at exit barriers.
This is a space that will satisfy all members of the family, and justifies the pricey parking fee. The urban farm is well worth a visit, with or without children, with a collection of farmyard favourites including an enormous grinning sow, leaping goats, shire horses and rare-breed sheep. Handwash facilities provided.
Useful Links
Aldenham Country Park
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