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Poulter Park

1 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mallard
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 418m away — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Moorhen +76 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Moorhen +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hydropsyche angustipennis, Batman Hoverfly, Common Darter +53 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Hydropsyche angustipennis, Batman Hoverfly, Common Darter +53 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Route 20 Wandsworth to South Merstham

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wandle TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Wandle-Oaks LinkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tooting Common parkrunWalking route
Named routeParkrun
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
London LOOP (Section 7)Walking route
Named routeRef LOOPRegional walking route
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Cycling

202 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 77 linkCycling route
Named routeRef (77)Local cycle route
Raynes Park to Wimbledon Cycleway (proposed)Cycling route
Named route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCN 74Cycling route
Named routeRef 74Local cycle route
LCN 75 linkCycling route

Signed as "Town Centre West Bypass"

Named routeRef (75)Local cycle route
LCN 75Cycling route
Named routeRef 75Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Watermeads, Bishopsford Road, Mitcham.

The Watermeads, Bishopsford Road, Mitcham.

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