Oxleas Wood, Ancient woodland in Royal Borough of Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Oxleas Wood is an ancient woodland spanning 77 hectares in Royal Borough of Greenwich, featuring oak, birch, hornbeam, and hazel trees throughout the site. Walking paths, outdoor fitness equipment, sports areas, and a cafe at the hilltop meadow are available to visitors.
The woodland formed after the last ice age roughly 8,000 years ago and came under Shaw family management beginning in 1679. This family stewardship lasted more than a century until 1811.
The site serves as a gathering place where local residents walk, run, and rest among the trees throughout the seasons. People use the meadows and woodlands as part of their everyday connection to nature.
The site is easy to navigate with marked trails for various fitness levels and interests. Public restrooms at the cafe and plenty of space for different group sizes make visits straightforward.
Underground water reservoirs beneath Oxleas Meadow supply water to local communities, revealing the woodland's critical role for the region. The Wogebourne stream and other waterways originate within this forest.
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