Wildlife reserves · London
Cherry Wood
In or near Thames Ditton.
Cherry Wood — nature reserve in London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- South Merton · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cherry Wood is located in Merton, London, with the postcode SM4 4BP. The nearest railway station is South Merton, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Cherry Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in London". Coordinates: 51.3974°, -0.2146°.
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Official information
Cherry Wood is a community-managed woodland in the London Borough of Merton, established to promote local involvement in its upkeep. The site offers a natural environment for residents and visitors, with activities focused on maintenance and community engagement.
From the Wikipedia article
Cherry Wood is a 1.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve and Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II, in Morden Park in the London Borough of Merton. It is owned by Merton Council and managed by the council together with the Friends of Cherry Wood. The wood is a surviving fragment of a much larger wood shown on an 1837 map as Great Wood, and it is now surrounded by suburban housing. Until 1990 it was a rubbish dump, but it was then restored as a nature reserve. The main trees are pedunculate oak, ash and horse chestnut. Flowers include bluebells, ramsons and wood melick, and twenty-five species of bird have been recorded, including three species of woodpecker, chiffchaff and tawny owl. There is access from Northernhay Walk and Shaldon Drive.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.3974, -0.2146
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SM4 4BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mitcham and Morden
- Nearest railway station
- South Merton — 0.9 km
- Opening
- 24/7
- Official site
- cherrywood.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16890308 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cherry Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cherry Wood 3.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cherry Wood
Forests & woodlands · 0.1 km
Morden Park (park)
Wildlife reserves · 0.5 km
Cannon Hill Common
Parks · 0.5 km
Morden Park
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Merton College
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
St Lawrence Church, Morden
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Derwent Floodwash
Wildlife reserves · 1.0 km
Lower Morden
Chapels · 1.1 km
Baitul Futuh Mosque
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Morden Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.3 km
Bushey Mead
Chapels · 1.4 km
Raynes Park War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cherry Wood?
- Cherry Wood is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SM4 4BP), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is Cherry Wood?
- Cherry Wood — nature reserve in London.
- How do I get to Cherry Wood?
- The nearest railway station is South Merton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SM4 4BP.
- Is Cherry Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Cherry Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cherry Wood?
- The nearest railway station is South Merton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SM4 4BP.
- Are dogs allowed at Cherry Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.