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The Great Britain Guide

Forests & woodlands · London

Bennett's Hole

In or near Whyteleafe.

Free admission4.6 · 160 Google reviews££

Bennett's Hole is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Bennett's Hole, forests & woodlands in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Mitcham Junction · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Bennett's Hole, the nearest railway station is Mitcham Junction, located 0.8 km away. Entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Bennett's Hole is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.3933°, -0.1688°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

Bennett's Hole is a 1.2 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. According to the Natural England details page about the site, it is owned by Merton Council. The reserve is a narrow strip along the east bank of the River Wandle. It has areas of woodland, marsh, scrub and an open ditch. Trees include crack willow and oak, and there is a variety of tall herbs. There is access from Willow Lane.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.3933, -0.1688
District
Merton
Parish
Merton, unparished area
Postcode
CR4 4NF
Parliamentary constituency
Mitcham and Morden
Nearest railway station
Mitcham Junction0.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bennett's Hole?
Bennett's Hole is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR4 4NF), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
What is Bennett's Hole?
Bennett's Hole is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bennett's Hole?
The nearest railway station is Mitcham Junction, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR4 4NF.
Is Bennett's Hole free to visit?
Yes, Bennett's Hole is free to enter.
How do I get to Bennett's Hole?
The nearest railway station is Mitcham Junction, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR4 4NF.