Crofton Woods
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationGreater London
Grid referenceTQ437665
InterestBiological
Area76.6 hectares
Notification1989
Location mapMagic Map
Kyd Brook in Crofton Wood

Crofton Wood or Crofton Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest[1] and Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation[2] in Crofton in the London Borough of Bromley. Kyd Brook goes through the Wood.

It is a large area of ancient woodland on London Clay, which supports many types of trees, shrubs and herbs.[3] Trees in the ancient wood are mainly oak and hazel, with a central area of former fields. It has high botanical diversity, including fourteen species of sedge, and a rich invertebrate fauna.[2]

The London Loop goes through the Wood, and there is access from a range of different points round the woodland.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Map of Crofton Woods SSSI". Natural England.
  2. 1 2 "Crofton Wood". Greenspace Information for Greater London. 2006. Archived from the original on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
  3. ↑ Natural England, Crofton Woods citation

51°22′44″N 0°03′47″E / 51.379°N 0.063°E / 51.379; 0.063

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