Forests & woodlands · London
Coldfall Wood
In or near Tyburn.
Coldfall Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Finchley · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Coldfall Wood, the nearest railway station is East Finchley, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is N10 1HU, and entry to the wood is free.
About
Coldfall Wood is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5971°, -0.1580°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Coldfall Wood is an ancient woodland located in North London, known for its biodiversity and conservation efforts. Visitors can explore the natural beauty of the wood and participate in various community-led environmental workshops and activities.
From the Wikipedia article
Coldfall Wood is an ancient woodland in Muswell Hill, North London. It covers an area of approximately 14 hectares (35 acres) and is surrounded by St Pancras and Islington Cemetery, the East Finchley public allotments, and the residential streets Creighton Avenue and Barrenger Road. It is the site of the discoveries which first led to the recognition that glaciation had once reached southern England. It was declared a local nature reserve in 2013, and is also a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade 1.
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Background
History
The London Borough of Haringey contains four ancient woods: Highgate Wood, Queen's Wood, Coldfall Wood, and Bluebell Wood. All are shown on John Rocque's 1754 Map of Middlesex. Until the early 20th century Coldfall Wood was more than twice its current size, reaching south to the properties bordering Fortis Green. The southern section was felled and partially excavated for gravel, before being used for residential development and the sites of Tollington and William Grimshaw schools (later Fortismere School). Tollington first rented and felled part of the wood for a sports field in the 1920s and subsequently moved to a new building on the site. William Grimshaw was built later to the north.…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5971, -0.1580
- District
- Haringey
- Parish
- Haringey, unparished area
- Postcode
- N10 1HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hornsey and Friern Barnet
- Nearest railway station
- East Finchley — 1.2 km
- Official site
- coldfallwoods.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w4001294 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Coldfall Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shadows in Coldfall wood.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Pancras and Islington Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.6 km
Muswell Hill District Synagogue
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Tollington School
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Fortis Green
Chapels · 0.7 km
Phoenix Cinema
Theatres · 1.0 km
Glebelands Local Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 1.1 km
Navagraha Sri Kathirgaama Yogi Yogishwara Yoga Dhandayuthapaani Swami Temple
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Everyman Muswell Hill
Theatres · 1.2 km
TreeHouse School
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Muswell Hill
Chapels · 1.2 km
Shree Aden Depala mitra mandal
Historic churches · 1.2 km
107–123 Muswell Hill Road
Gardens · 1.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coldfall Wood?
- Coldfall Wood is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N10 1HU), in the parish of Haringey, unparished area.
- What is Coldfall Wood?
- Coldfall Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coldfall Wood?
- The nearest railway station is East Finchley, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode N10 1HU.
- Is Coldfall Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Coldfall Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coldfall Wood?
- The nearest railway station is East Finchley, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N10 1HU.