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Country parks · London

Long Lane Wood

In or near Shortlands.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly4.8 · 6 Google reviews

Long Lane Wood — woodland in the London Borough of Croydon, England, UK.

Long Lane Wood, country parks in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Elmers End · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Long Lane Wood is a country park in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 15 km². Wikidata describes it as: "woodland in the London Borough of Croydon, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3904°, -0.0527°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Long Lane Wood is an area of ancient woodland in the suburb of Monks Orchard within the London borough of Croydon. The wood covers an area of 15.07 acres, is criss crossed by paths and is frequented by dog walkers. The wood is mainly made up of English Oak and the occasional European Beech. Bywood Avenue Bird Sanctuary can be found to the rear of the wood, it is small fenced off area set aside for wildlife. The wood was a part of the Great North Wood and is now managed by the London Wildlife Trust as a part of the Great North Wood Project.

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Coordinates
51.3904, -0.0527
District
Croydon
Parish
Croydon, unparished area
Postcode
CR0 7SF
Parliamentary constituency
Croydon East
Nearest railway station
Elmers End0.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Long Lane Wood?
Long Lane Wood is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR0 7SF), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
What is Long Lane Wood?
Long Lane Wood — woodland in the London Borough of Croydon, England, UK.
How do I get to Long Lane Wood?
The nearest railway station is Elmers End, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR0 7SF.
Is Long Lane Wood free to visit?
Yes, Long Lane Wood is free to enter.
How do I get to Long Lane Wood?
The nearest railway station is Elmers End, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR0 7SF.