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The Warren

7 ha

📷 Marathon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

51.45039, 0.14637

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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
  • 🅿️Albion Road Car Park 339m away — 14 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Stag Beetle, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Harlequin Ladybird +8 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Stag Beetle, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Harlequin Ladybird +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

40 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
link to Falconwood stationWalking route

Signposts link from Falconwood station to the Green Chain Walk

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Capital Ring link to Falconwood stationWalking route
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LOOP link to Slade Green stationWalking route
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LOOP link to Crayford stationWalking route
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link to Abbey Wood stationWalking route

Signed link from Abbey Wood station to the Green Chain Walk

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Cycling

109 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCNCycling route
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Route (1)Cycling route
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LCN 18Cycling route
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NCN National Route 13Cycling route
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Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Warren, Bexleyheath

📷 Marathon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Warren, Bexleyheath

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🌱Hall Place GardensUrban park1.1 km→🌱Avery Hill ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Martens GroveUrban park1.3 km→🌱Russell ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Danson ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱Lamorbey ParkUrban park3.1 km→

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