Great North Wood part 2

Walks, England, Greater London, Croydon
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Great North Wood part 2

Streatham Common to Biggin Wood

by londonwildlifetrust

  • 1hr 15m / 3.3km
  • 165

A walk around part of the Great North Wood between Streatham Common and Biggin Wood.

  • Parking
  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Wildlife
  • History

Walk preview

Map preview for Great North Wood part 2
  1. Start at the Rookery Cafe

    Step 1: Start at the Rookery Cafe

  2. Come out of the gate and turn right.

    Step 2: Come out of the gate and turn right.

  3. Head past the car park and take a right. Head down a tarmac path with woodland either side.

    Step 3: Head past the car park and take a right. Head down a tarmac path with woodland either side.

  4. Continue down this path until you see a large fallen oak on your right.

    Step 4: Continue down this path until you see a large fallen oak on your right.

  5. Head into the woodland past the fallen tree. Deadwood is a vital habitat for invertebrates and fungi.

    Step 5: Head into the woodland past the fallen tree. Deadwood is a vital habitat for invertebrates and fungi.

  6. You will see a fenced area ahead.

    Step 6: You will see a fenced area ahead.

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