Stocking up on urban nature

Walk preview

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   Step 1: This walk starts at Stockwood Library on Stockwood Road. There is a bus stop right outside, served by route SB3.

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   Step 2: With your back to the library, head right to cross Harden Road and walk along Stockwood Road until you see a side road on the opposite side.

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   Step 3: Cross Stockwood when safe to do so and walk along Harrington Road.

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   Step 4: As the road bends by the triangular island, continue straight ahead around staggered barriers onto a footpath between two houses.

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   Step 5: Exit the hard surfaced path through a metal gate and go straight ahead onto a narrow grassy path through the trees.

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   Step 6: Heading downhill, follow the path to the left as you enter Stockwood Open Space Nature Reserve.