Great North Wood part 1

Walks, England, Greater London, Croydon

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  • Enter South Norwood Country Park from Elmers End Road (opposite Dorset Road).

    Step 1: Enter South Norwood Country Park from Elmers End Road (opposite Dorset Road).

  • Take the right hand track after you enter the site.

    Step 2: Take the right hand track after you enter the site.

  • Step 3: Join the main track and continue heading right.

  • Pass the way maker on your left and continue over the culvert.  Follow the path around to the left.

    Step 4: Pass the way maker on your left and continue over the culvert. Follow the path around to the left.

  • Note the English Oak on your right and follow the path across the open scrubland areas.

    Step 5: Note the English Oak on your right and follow the path across the open scrubland areas.

  • Step 6: Either carry on along the main path or take the next left to the lake if you want to admire the view or feed the ducks.

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