Mitchley Woods and Sanderstead.

Walks, England, Greater London, Croydon

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Map preview for Mitchley Woods and Sanderstead.
  • Take the lane from Mitchley Hill. It’s uphill a bit towards Riddlesdown. Woodland on your left.

    Step 1: Take the lane from Mitchley Hill. It’s uphill a bit towards Riddlesdown. Woodland on your left.

  • Look out for the path on the left that heads into Mitchley Woods.

    Step 2: Look out for the path on the left that heads into Mitchley Woods.

  • Keep left and ignore the path to the right. You’re going through Oaks and Hazel with a sprinkling of Holly!

    Step 3: Keep left and ignore the path to the right. You’re going through Oaks and Hazel with a sprinkling of Holly!

  • A fallen tree has blocked the path for a couple of years, so skirt round to the left.

    Step 4: A fallen tree has blocked the path for a couple of years, so skirt round to the left.

  • You rejoin the path beyond the fallen tree!

    Step 5: You rejoin the path beyond the fallen tree!

  • Another fallen tree but you can step over it if you are reasonably careful and fit.

    Step 6: Another fallen tree but you can step over it if you are reasonably careful and fit.

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