# Hodgemoor Woods ## Posts - [Hodgemoor Wildlife Junior Photography Award 2026](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-wildlife-junior-photography-award-2026/): The Hodgemoor Wildlife Junior Photography Award is an annual competition held at the Chalfont St Giles Village Show. - [Fungi in Hodgemoor](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/fungi-in-hodgemoor/): Are you aware of the mass of fungi in our peaceful Hodgemoor Woods? - [In praise of Hodgemoor](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/in-praise-of-hodgemoor/): Hodgemoor Woods - A paradise, whether you have two legs or four. - [Photos - Hodgemoor Dressage 28 December 2025](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/photo-gallery-hodgemoor-dressage-28dec2025/): Click on any image to enlarge, then scroll left or right through the whole gallery... - [Hodgemoor Dressage 28 December 2025](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-dressage-28-december-2025/): https://hodgemoor.org.uk/.../Dressage_results_WAYLANDS_28... - [Dressage results 7 December 2025](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/dressage-results-7-december-2025/): For those of you who competed at the successful fund-raising dressage at Windmill Farm on 7 December, there is an added incentive to come to this 28 December event too... - [The Association's AGM 2025](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/the-associations-agm-2025/): We had a very productive meeting on Wednesday 12th November with about 30 members present. - [Christmas Dressage at Waylands 28 Dec 2025](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/dressage-at-waylands-28-dec-2025/): In memory of Geoff Gudgion, who was based at Waylands with his horse Ida. - [Hodgemoor and e-Bikes - paper for the AGM 12 November](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-and-e-bikes-paper-for-the-agm-12-november/): The Hodgemoor Riding Association was made aware in May 2025 of the recent policy decision of Forestry England to permit e-bikes on their land. - [Geoff Gudgion - his life](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/geoff-gudgion-his-life/): We thought you might like to read more about Geoffrey's life, in fact several in the riding and writing communities have asked to know more. - [Visit the Roman Road in Hodgemoor 27 July](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/visit-the-roman-road-in-hodgemoor-27-july/): Those of you who attended Nigel Rothwell's talk in Seer Green on the Roman Road between Verulamium (St Albans) and Silchester in April may be interested to know that he will be leading walks around Hodgemoor Woods, including visiting the road, on 27th July. - [E-bikes not allowed in Hodgemoor](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/e-bikes-not-allowed-in-hodgemoor/): Further to recent incidents in Hodgemoor Woods and enquiries from members of the public, we publish here the law which prohibits e-bikes in these Woods. - [Hodgemoor donation to Thames Valley Air Ambulance](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-donation-to-thames-valley-air-ambulance/): On Saturday 10th May the Thames Valley Air Ambulance, at their Stokenchurch HQ open day, received a donation for £500 from the Hodgemoor Riding Association, Frank Everest, Susie and Marcus Bicknell. - [Philipshill Wood - an interesting hack from Chalfont St Giles](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/philipshill-wood-an-interesting-hack-from-chalfont-st-giles/): Long leisurely hack to in the cool of Monday…. - [AGM minutes and accounts](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/agm-minutes/): The minutes of the AGM of our Association 6 November 2024 are published on our Downloads page. - [Hodgemoor Quiz Night, 3rd December](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-quiz-night-3rd-december/): Please join us at the White Hart pub in Chalfont St Giles from 7 pm for dinner and quiz night social. - [AGM agenda 2024](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/agm-agenda-2024/) - [Pay by standing order](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/pay-by-standing-order/): If you pay your membership by bank transfer please consider making it a standing order. - [Anna Martin talks at our AGM: fitting the bit](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/anna-martin-agm-fitting-the-bit/): We're looking forward to hearing Anna Martin talk on having your horse's bit fitted... just as important as saddle fitting. - [Trail works in Hodgemoor, July 2024](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/1808-2/): Following the decisions of the Hodgemoor Riding Association’s AGM of November 2023 (see footnote [1]) we have received and accepted contractors’ quotes. - [Penn Estate rides](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/penn-estate-rides/): Many members of the Hodgemoor Riding Association have enjoyed crossing the A355 at Coleshill and continuing by road or through the notorious Witheridge Wood to Common Wood and the estate round Penn House. - [HODGEMOOR TREC: NOW SUNDAY 21 APRIL 2024](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/1794-2/): After consulting with entrants and members, we’ve homed in on 21 April. - [Hodgemoor Trec - Easter Saturday 30 March 2024](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-trec-easter-saturday-30-march-2024/): Come for an enjoyable go at Trec. Where? Homefarm Orchard, Chalfont St Giles. When? Easter Saturday 30 March 2024. - [New map of Hodgemoor](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/new-map-of-hodgemoor/): Thanks to our friends Bob Beresford and Mark Thompson in the Thames Valley Orienteering Club, we are proud to make available to riders, cyclists, walkers and all users of Hodgemoor Woods a new detailed map (thumbnail on the right). - [Hodgemoor dressage 18th February 2024](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-dressage-17th-february-2024/): The entry form for the Hodgemoor dressage on 18th February 2024 is now online. Download here in MS Word and you can fill it out and email it back to Susie. - [AGM and 2024 trail works](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/agm-and-2024-trail-works/): The minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Hodgemoor Riding Association, the Treasurer's Report and the proposed 2024 maintenance works on the trails in the woods have been published on our web site... - [Dressage 17 December entry form](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/dressage-17-december-entry-form/): The entry form for the Hodgemoor Dressage on Sunday 17 December is now online... - [Hodgemoor AGM 20 November 2023](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-agm-20-november-2023/): In advance of the AGM of your Association on Monday 20th November 2023, the accounts for the year to 31 October 2023 have already been prepared by the Tresurer Geoff Gudgion and approved by the Chairman Marcus Bicknell - within three weeks of the period end. - [Water run-offs and dry trails](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/water-run-offs-2/): Here are the photos of Frank Everest at work and the water run-offs afterwards. Success. The trails have negliible standing water on them. - [Clearing the water run-offs on the trails in Hodgemoor Woods](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/water-run-offs/): On Friday 13th October 2023 our friend Frank Everest will be using one of his mini-diggers under Forestry England supervision to clear the silt and debris from about 50 grips along the trails in Hodgemoor Woods. - [Dora's winning photo](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/dora-winning-photo/): The annual Hodgemoor Wildlife Junior Photography Award was judged on Saturday 2nd September at the Chalfont St Giles village show. - [The Hodgemoor Wildlife Junior Photography Award](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/wildlife-junior-photography-award/): The Hodgemoor Wildlife Junior Photography Award at the Chalfont St Giles Show. - [Hodgemoor Trec 30 April 2023 results](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-trec-30-april-2023-results/): Delighted to report that 26 happy riders and their horses competed in the Hodgemoor Trec today, sunny in the morning, overcast but warm in the afternoon. - [Concussion... how to spot it and what to do](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/concussion/): This month British Equestrian released new concussion guidelines which will be adopted across all the riding disciplines in order to ensure a shared plan with regard to anyone who unfortunately suffers concussion as a result of a horse-related accident. - [Hodgemoor Le Trec, Easter Saturday 8 April 2023](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-le-trec-8-april-2023/): Homefarm Orchard, Kirby Close, Chalfont St Giles HP8. Easter Saturday 8 April, 2023. - [Fisherman's Friends - the movie 19 November 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/fishermans-friends-the-movie-19-november-2022/): Fund-raiser for the local Rotary Club charity. Saturday 19th November at the National Film and Television School theatre in Beaconsfield. - [AGM agenda](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/agm-agenda/) - [WINDMILL FARM ARENA TREC Sunday 2nd October 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/windmill-farm-arena-trec-sunday-2nd-october-2022/): Interesting event at Windmill Farm Dressage, Bowstridge Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4RG on Sunday 2nd October 2022. - [The Hodgemoor Wildlife Junior Photography Award 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/the-hodgemoor-wildlife-junior-photography-award-2022/): The Hodgemoor Wildlife Junior Photography Award. - [Dressage at Widmer 1 May 2022 – results and series standings](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/dressage-at-widmer-1-may-2022-results/): Here are the results for today's Hodgemoor Winter Dressage 2021-2022 round 7 (the last) at Widmer on Sunday 1st May 2022. - [Hodgemoor Winter Dressage - Widmer times Sunday1 May 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-dressage-widmer-times-1-may-2022/): Here are the times for the last of our seven fund-raising dressage events, this Sunday at Widmer. - [Widmer dressage now Sunday 1st May 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/widmer-dressage-1may2022/): The dressage event scheduled for 24 April has been moved a week later to Sunday 1st May. We hope this does not inconvenience those who have signed up already. - [Hodgemoor Trec 18 April 2022 results page](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-trec-2022-results/): The results of the Hodgemoor Trec today show that any competent rider on a willing and quiet horse can excel... - [Dressage at Austens 11 April 2022 - results and series standings](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/dressage-austens-11-april-2022-results/): Hodgemoor Winter Dressage event at Austens, Twitchells Lane, Jordans, on Sunday 11th April 2022. - [Hodgemoor Trec - Easter Monday 18 April 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-trec-easter-2022/): Come for an enjoyable go at our popular Trec event. Competitors enter singly but can go round with a friend. There is a choice of either 2 or 3 phases. - [West Side Story - screening at Pinewood for charity, 21 April](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/west-side-story-pinewood-21-april-2022/): This looks like fun and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance is a service which any one of us riders might have to use one day. - [Dressage results Highclere 27 March 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/dressage-results-highclere-27-march-2022/): Hodgemoor Winter Dressage event at Highclere, Seer Green, on Sunday 27th March 2022. - [Hodgemoor Le Trec Easter Monday 18 April, 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-le-trec-18-april-2022/): Easter Monday 18 April, 2022. - [Hodgemoor Winter Dressage, Highclere 27 March 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-winter-dressage-highclere-27-march-2022/): We look forward to welcoming a full field of dressage competitors at Highclere this Sunday. Here are the start times for each rider, linked below. - [Kensham Trec 24 April 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/kensham-trec-24-april-2022/): Here's the schedule for the Kensham Farm PoR TREC near High Wycombe on Sunday 24th April 2022. - [Grand barn dance, hog roast and 21st birthday party, SATURDAY, 9 JULY 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/barn-dance-hog-roast_9july2022/): Flexmore Farm, Bottrells Lane entrance, Chalfont St Giles HP8 4NT. - [Grove Farm Dressage results Sunday 13 March 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/grove-farm-dressage-results-sunday-13-march-2022/): Dressage this morning was friendly and full of qualities... - [RESULTS - Hodgemoor Dressage at Oldefields 6 March 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/results-dressage-oldefields-6-march-2022/): We are pleased to publish the results of today's dressage and to congratulate the class winners Charlotte Bodega age 13 (twice), Sadie Braybrook age 10 (twice), Vicky Smalley, Annie Tatevossian and Jaimi Roehrig (twice). - [Oldefields 6th March 2022 dressage times](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/oldefields-6th-march-2022-dressage-times/): We have pleasure in providing you the times for each competitor in this Sunday’s dressage event, 6th March 2022 at Oldefields, issued by The Hodgemoor Riding Association and Oldefields on 3rd March. - [Equestrian property for sale near Birmingham](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/equestrian-property-for-sale-near-birmingham/): Long term member Kate Baptista thought of us all when she found out her father is going to downsize; "He has a lovely property near Birmingham and I thought maybe it would be perfect for someone thinking of relocating. - [The Hodgemoor Winter Dressage Series: further 5 events](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/the-hodgemoor-winter-dressage-series-further-5-events/): The Hodgemoor Winter Dressage Series December 2021 to April 2022. - [Hodgemoor Winter Dressage RESULTS: Sunday 19th December 2021 at Manor Farm](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-winter-dressage-results-19dec2021-manor-farm/) - [Health & Safety and Safeguarding](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/health-safety-and-safeguarding/): The Hodgemoor Riding Association takes its reponsibilities seriously, especially when your health and your safety is concerned (safety in the woods, safety on the roads, cyclists, motor-bikes and quads etc). - [Hodgemoor Winter Dressage RESULTS: Sunday 12th December 2021 at Waylands](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-winter-dressage-results-sunday-12th-december-2021-at-waylands/) - [30,000 page hits on Hodgemoor web site since 2012](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/30000-page-hits-on-hodgemoor-web-site-since-2012/) - [AGM Agenda 22nd November 2021](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/agm-agenda-22nd-november-2021/) - [The Hodgemoor Winter Dressage Series - December 2021 to April 2022](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-winter-dressage/): The Hodgemoor Riding Association, in cooperation with local yards, presents a fund-raising series of seven dressage events for adult and younger riders hacking to the events. - [Leather repair locally](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/leather-repair-locally/): I was so impressed by the leather work by Malcolm Sage; my riding boots were too tight round the calf so he let in a new piece of leather. - [Wickham Way badger and rabbit holes - planning](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/wickham-way-badger-and-rabbit-holes-planning/): Here is our newsletter sent today to 314 members and stakeholders of the Hodgemoor Riding Association. - [Processionary Moth in Hodgemoor](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/1301-2/): Message from Forestry England... - [Volunteers unblock culverts and drains](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/volunteers-unblock-culverts-and-drains/): Volunteer work this morning 7 Feb 2021; many thanks to Adam Collier and his family, Susie, Marcus and Christopher Bicknell. - [Volunteering, COVID-19 style](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/volunteering/): At the suggestions of a couple of members, we invite each of you to spend an hour or two doing regular jobs in the woods. - [Xmas Dressage at Waylands - Sunday 20 December 2020 - MEASURES](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/xmas-dressage-at-waylands-sunday-20-december-2020-measures/): By unanimous decision of the committee of the Hodgemoor Riding Association, the Christmas Dressage tomorrow is cancelled. - [Xmas dressage Sunday 20th December 2020 at Waylands](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/xmas-dressage-sunday-20th-december-2020-at-waylands/): The British Equestrian Federation confirmed on 27 November that “ In all tiers, all equestrian facilities, yards and centres can open for lessons, hire and competitions. - [BHS historic bridleways project - act now!](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/bhs-historic-bridleways-project-act-now/): Historic Bridleways rights ending 2026. - [Local artists 28 Sept - 4 Oct - Amersham and around](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/local-artists-28-sept-4-oct-amersham-and-around/): (20% of all Picture Sales will be split between Mind and St. - [Off road vehicles - the law](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/off-road-vehicles-the-law/): There have been three criminal motorised vehicle incidents in Hodgemoor Woods in the last two weeks. - [Thames Valley Air Ambulance - donate and win](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/thames-valley-air-ambulance-donate-and-win/): Announcing a fund raiser with some fun for two winning donations… be the guests of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance at their event in Thame on Friday 24th April from 14h-16h. - [Trail repairs September 2019](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/trail-repairs-september-2019/): Renovations to the cycling and horse trails in Hodgemoor commence Monday 30 September 2019 for one week. There will be earthmoving equipment in the woods. - [The Hodgemoor Wildlife Junior Photography Award](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-photography-award/): NEW AT THE CHALFONT ST GILES SHOW THIS YEAR: The Hodgemoor Wildlife Junior Photography Award. - [Blue Close Wood - great little hack from Hodgemoor](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/blue-close-wood-great-little-hack-hodgemoor/): Susie and Marcus try to update our list of longer hacks; we all love riding in Hodgemoor but isn't it nice on a bright day to make a change and go somewhere else, or in addition. - [Repairs at the Spring Link](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/repairs-spring-link/): Repairs at the Spring Link. Pete Rowden and I were at the culvert of the Spring Link this morning Sunday. - [Pot holes gawn](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/832-2/): Thank you Forestry Commission for filling the holes in our car park. - [Facebook traffic](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/facebook-traffic/): Thank you so much for sharing the various alerts on our Facebook page. - [Hodgemoor Dressage and Top Score jumping](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/hodgemoor-dressage-and-top-score-jumping-23-june-2013/): Many, many thanks to Jenien and Rik at Grove Livery for hosting the dressage and jumping today: £460 was raised for the Association which is amazing. ## Pages - [Newsletter](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/newsletter/) - [Road Safety](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/road-safety/): The Hodgemoor Riding Association makes every effort to get riders, cyclists and walkers "off the roads and into the woods" as a means to reducing accidents on roads. - [Contact](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/join/contact/): To join the Association as a rider, and to have the right to use the permissive trails in Hodgemoor, please go to the Riders page. - [Log In](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/topics/log-in/) - [New Topic](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/topics/new-topic/) - [Topics](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/topics/) - [Nature Videos and Photos](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/walkers/nature-videos-and-photos/): Hodgemoor Woods are alive to nature. Just look around you. Here is the 2017 compilation by 15-year-old Harry Whiting of Chalfont St Giles. - [Events](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/events/): Thanks to Katie Faust, all proceeds will go to the Hodgemoor Riding Association. Lots of food, drink and rosettes so we hope lots of you will come! - [Equestrian Businesses](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/equestrian-businesses/): Here is our list of the business and services we think will be of interest to riders and other users of Hodgemoor. - [Local Liveries](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/local-liveries/): Our list of equestrian facilities offering full, part-time or do-it-yourself livery and riding schools. - [Equine health](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/equine-health/): It's not productive to be alarmist about strangles and other infections that can affect horses, but neither is it advisable to bury one's head in the sand. - [News](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/news/): Blog post feed. - [Join](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/join/): Wouldn't it be lovely if all public amenities were maintained by authorities? Unfortunately, that is not the world we live in. - [Downloads](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/downloads/): Previous reports and newsletters available on demand. - [Maps](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/maps/): We have three map versions of Hodgemoor Woods on this page. Scroll down to select the one which suits your needs. - [Cyclists](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/cycling/): Hodgemoor welcomes cyclists on a number of trails; and for those who like the bumps, there is a special site on the north-west corner of the wood, just off Bottrells Lane. - [Walkers & Nature](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/walkers/): Popular with walkers and dog walkers alike, there is a large woodland network of dedicated trails to explore, as well as 6 kilometres of permissive bridleway. - [Riders](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/riders/): Two official bridleways run through Hodgemoor's 250 acre wood, with membership compulsory for horseriders using the network of permissive riding trails. - [Welcome to Hodgemoor Woods](https://hodgemoor.org.uk/): Hodgemoor Wood is a 250-acre woodland in South Bucks. Located between the historic town and villages of Amersham, Chalfont St. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)