Getting here
51.39779, -0.05422
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Magpie, Robin, Starling +54 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Robin, Starling +54 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly · last seen 2025; Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
27 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Wandle TrailWalking route
Waterlink WayWalking route12 km
Walking & cycling route in Lewisham borough, following the rivers Pool and Ravensbourne (Deptford Creek). Forms the northernmost section of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's National Cycle Route 21 (Eastbourne to the Thames)
Capital Ring (section 04) - alternative for dogs in Norwood GroveWalking route
This alternative route is for those with dogs, which are not permitted on any path to the west
Capital Ring (section 03) - alternative avoiding steps inWalking route
alternative avoiding steps in Beckenham Place Park
LOOP link to Hayes stationWalking route
🚴Cycling
187 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Cycleway 66Cycling route
LCN 75 linkCycling route
Route 222Cycling route
Route CCycling route
Route 213Cycling route
LCN 62Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
Photos
A tributary of the Chaffinch Brook - Elmers End Branch, South Norwood Country Park (9)
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