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Angling Spring Wood

Coordinates: 51°42′2.49″N 0°43′5.81″W / 51.7006917°N 0.7182806°W / 51.7006917; -0.7182806
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Angling Spring Wood
Map showing the location of Angling Spring Wood
Map showing the location of Angling Spring Wood
Geography
LocationBuckinghamshire, England
Coordinates51°42′2.49″N 0°43′5.81″W / 51.7006917°N 0.7182806°W / 51.7006917; -0.7182806
Area16.37 hectares (40.5 acres)

Angling Spring Wood is in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England with an area of 16.37 hectares (40.5 acres).[1] It is owned by Chiltern District Council.[2] The woodland is located close to Gipsy House, the former residence of Roald Dahl. The author regularly walked in the woods, gaining inspiration to write Danny, the Champion of the World and Fantastic Mr Fox.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Angling Spring Wood". Woodland Trust. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Angling Spring Wood from Prestwood Nature". Prestwood Village Association. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Angling Spring Wood". Chilterns AONB. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  4. ^ Henderson, Emma (22 July 2016). "On the trail of Roald Dahl in Great Missenden". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2021.