Peckham Rye is an open space and road in the London Borough of Southwark, London, England. The roughly triangular open space lies to the south of Peckham and consists of two contiguous areas, Peckham Rye Common to the north and Peckham Rye Park to the south. The road forms the western and eastern perimeter of the open space.
Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +42 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +42 more · last seen 2026
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Southern Green Shieldbug, Harlequin Ladybird +86 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Southern Green Shieldbug, Harlequin Ladybird +86 more · last seen 2026
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
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Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Spear Thistle, Cow Parsley, Hybrid Rest-Harrow +6 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Spear Thistle, Cow Parsley, Hybrid Rest-Harrow +6 more · last seen 2025
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Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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38 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
The LineWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
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
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)
Named routeRef WWLength 12 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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
Named routeLocal walking route
Capital Ring (section 03) - alternative avoiding steps inWalking route▾
alternative avoiding steps in Beckenham Place Park
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling
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528 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
LCN 22Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 22Local cycle route
NCN 1Cycling route▾
NCN 1 Cross Peninsula Route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Route (1)Cycling route▾
Labelled as a 'National Cycle Network link' on https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ncn
