Saltbox Hill, Nature reserve in Biggin Hill, London Borough of Bromley, England
The 22.2-hectare site features three distinct areas of chalk grassland, ancient woodland, and scrub habitats on steeply sloping terrain.
The London Wildlife Trust acquired seventeen acres of the land in 1999 to prevent deterioration after its designation as protected site in 1985.
The location near Charles Darwin's residence, Down House, provided the naturalist with research opportunities and outdoor recreation spots.
Visitors can access the reserve through entrances on Hanbury Drive and Saltbox Hill road, with public transportation available on the A233 Main Road.
This protected area houses ten orchid species and remains one of only two locations in London supporting Dark Green Fritillary butterflies.
Location: London Borough of Bromley
GPS coordinates: 51.32510,0.00931
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:04
Down House
3.1 km
The Kings Arms
1.8 km
Home of Charles Darwin - Down House
3.2 km
Hutchinson's Bank
2.5 km
Keston Roman villa
3.2 km
New Addington Library
2.5 km
West Kent Golf Course nature reserve
2.8 km
Biggin Hill Memorial Museum
1 km
St Mark's Church
2.3 km
Keston Parish Church
3.2 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin
2.9 km
Church of St Leonard
1.8 km
RAF Memorial Chapel
1 km
St Edward King and Confessor
2.2 km
Coal Taxpost In Middle Of Leaves Green
2 km
Biggin Hill Memorial Column
1.9 km
Norheads Farmhouse
1.5 km
Warlingham Park Hospital Water Tower
2.8 km
1-4, Vincent Square
1.1 km
Water trough near Biggin Hill War Memorial at the junction of Jail Lane and Main Road
1.9 km
Jasmine Cottage, Ramblers Rest Cottage And Green View
2 km
Building 33 (Station Headquarters)
985 m
Elm Cottage Little Stone House
2 km
Buildings 1 To 5 (Airmens Barrack Blocks)
1.3 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk
1.8 km
Coal Tax Post On The Junction Between King Henry's Drive And Boundary Line
1.1 km
Old House Farmhouse
1.9 km
Milestone, Keston, Leaves Green Road, by No 96
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