Weeping willows along Norbury Brook

South Norwood, London

35 minutes / 0.9km

A walk along the Norbury Brook to the South Norwood Recreation Ground's playground. Via weeping willows and 🦋 friendly wild 🌸

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Step 1: We started on the corner of Dagnall Park Road. You could take the train to Selhurst too.

Step 2: Hidden under a weeping willow just off Selhurst Road take the path along Norbury Brook

Step 3: Found one of the 20 stones of Croydon, placed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the borough of Croydon

Step 4: As you wander along be sure to look left at the plants surrounding the wetlands

Step 5: Carry on along the path over the bridge

Step 6: Look out for the huge stunning weeping willows all along the path

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