Oxleas Wood, Ancient woodland in Royal Borough of Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Oxleas Wood extends across 77 hectares of land, featuring dense stands of oak, silver birch, hornbeam, and coppice hazel throughout its protected area.
The woodland dates back over 8,000 years to the end of the last ice age and remained under the management of the Shaw family from 1679 until 1811.
The woodland serves as an educational resource for local schools, offering direct experience with natural ecosystems and environmental conservation principles.
The site includes walking trails, an outdoor gymnasium, sports areas, and a cafe at the hilltop meadow with public restroom facilities.
Underground water reservoirs within Oxleas Meadow supply water to local communities, while several streams, including the 8-kilometer Wogebourne, originate from the woodland.
Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich
GPS coordinates: 51.46586,0.07230
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:58
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