Putney Vale Cemetery and Crematorium in southwest London is located in Putney Vale, surrounded by Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park. It is located within 47 acres (19 ha) of parkland. The cemetery was opened in 1891 and the crematorium in 1938.
Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +72 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +72 more · last seen 2026
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Nalassus laevioctostriatus, 7-spot Ladybird, Harpalus anxius +17 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Nalassus laevioctostriatus, 7-spot Ladybird, Harpalus anxius +17 more · last seen 2026
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
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Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
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Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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25 signed routes nearby
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Wandle TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Thames Path Kew Gardens diverted due to bank collapseWalking route▾
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Capital Ring link to Richmond stationWalking route▾
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Barnes Trail ExtensionWalking route▾
The 2.3 mile Trail, and the 3 mile Extension, have been designed to show Barnes at its best. The route is circular, so it doesn't matter where you start – just follow the silver 'Barnes Trail' discs set in the ground
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Barnes TrailWalking route▾
The 2.3 mile Trail, and the 3 mile Extension, have been designed to show Barnes at its best. The route is circular, so it doesn't matter where you start – just follow the silver 'Barnes Trail' discs set in the ground
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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298 signed routes nearby
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LCN 33Cycling route▾
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LCN 33Cycling route▾
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LCN 33 (spur)Cycling route▾
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LCNCycling route▾
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CS8 extension (proposed)Cycling route▾
As part of Wandsworth Town Centre proposals, CS8 would be extended to allow cyclists better access to Wandsworth High Street, with Fairfield Street and Wandsworth High Street becoming two-way
