Country parks · London
Hawkhirst
In or near Whyteleafe.
Hawkhirst — urban park in London Borough of Croydon, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whyteleafe · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hawkhirst is a place of interest in London. The site is part of the SOUTH LONDON DOWNS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Croydon South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area CR8.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOUTH LONDON DOWNS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hawkhirst is a country park located in the London region, specifically within the unparished area of Croydon (postcode CR8). It is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) under the South London Downs, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3160, -0.0913
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR8 5BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon South
- Nearest railway station
- Whyteleafe — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q115694740 (CC0)
- commons: Hawkhirst Road Kenley - geograph.org.uk - 1764778.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawkhirst?
- Hawkhirst is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR8 5BZ), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Hawkhirst?
- Hawkhirst — urban park in London Borough of Croydon, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hawkhirst?
- The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR8 5BZ.
- Is Hawkhirst a protected site?
- Yes — Hawkhirst is part of the SOUTH LONDON DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Hawkhirst free to visit?
- Yes, Hawkhirst is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hawkhirst?
- The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR8 5BZ.