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HIGH ELMS COUNTRY PARK

102 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome102 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: London LOOP (Section 3)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greenwich Meridian TrailWalking route440 km

A long-distance walk that follows the line of the Prime Meridian. Inaugurated in 2009, to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Greenwich Meridian.

Named routeRef GMTLength 440 kmRegional walking route
LOOP link to Hayes stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cudham Circular WalkWalking route

A rural route passing near to Down House, Darwin's home, and Downe village to which a diversion could be made. Passing near Biggin Hill airport on a ridgeline, it reaches the London LOOP coming into High Elms Country Park, finally ascending back to Cudham

Named routeLocal walking route
Tandridge Border PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Ravensbourne TrailWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCN 22 (detour)Cycling route
Named routeRef (22)Local cycle route
LCN 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22Point-to-pointLocal cycle route
LCN 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66Local cycle route
LCN 69Cycling route
Named routeRef 69Local cycle route
National Cycle Route 21Cycling route
Named routeRef 21National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Snag Lanerestricted byway · 1.2 km
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 1.2 kmSurface compactedPath type: track

About this nature reserve

High Elms Country Park is a Local Nature Reserve of 102 hectares situated in Bromley, London, England. It features extensive grasslands and ancient woodlands, offering habitats for birds and insects, along with walking paths for outdoor activities.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Clock House, High Elms Country Park, from the southeast

Clock House, High Elms Country Park, from the southeast

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