Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting, Nature reserve along railway tracks in London Borough of Barnet, England
The rail cutting extends over 8 hectares, featuring diverse habitats with brambles, blackthorn, and hawthorn on the eastern bank and woodland on the western side.
The site developed its ecological importance following the construction of the East Coast Main Line, positioned between Oakleigh Park station and Barnet Tunnel.
The nature reserve contributes to local biodiversity studies and serves as a reference point for understanding railway ecology in urban environments.
Visitors can observe the natural area from a footbridge connecting Alverstone Avenue and Oakleigh Park South, offering views of various bird species.
The western bank contains mature woodland with oak, ash, sycamore, and silver birch trees that provide natural habitats for goldfinch, wrens, and dunnocks.
Location: London Borough of Barnet
GPS coordinates: 51.63300,-0.16200
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:47
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