Ruxley Gravel Pits, Nature conservation area in London Borough of Bromley, England
The Ruxley Gravel Pits span 18.7 hectares and contain four water-filled pits where the River Cray flows through three lakes, while springs feed the fourth.
The site operated as a gravel extraction facility from 1929 to 1951, after which natural regeneration transformed it into an ecological reserve protected since 1975.
The location serves as a research center for scientists studying 500 plant species, 169 bird varieties, and numerous insect populations in their natural environment.
Access to Ruxley Gravel Pits remains restricted to members of the Orpington and District Angling Society who hold valid permits for specific activities.
The lakes feature floating platforms of yellow and white water lilies, while the rare club rush plant grows along the water banks.
Location: London Borough of Bromley
GPS coordinates: 51.41000,0.11700
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:43
Foots Cray Meadows
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Frognal House
1.2 km
St Botolph's Church, Ruxley
1.2 km
The Bull
756 m
Parish Church of St John the Evangelist
1.8 km
Church of St Mary
1.7 km
Church of St Paulinus
925 m
Parish Church of All Saints
1.3 km
Manor House
1.9 km
St Mary Cray War Memorial
1.7 km
Sidcup War Memorial
1.9 km
The Seven Stars Public House
917 m
Sheffield Monument (In Churchyard Of Parish Church Of St John The Evangelist)
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Stable Block To Former Foots Cray Place
1.7 km
The Blue Anchor Public House
1.6 km
Cray Viaduct
1.7 km
Bowling Pavillion, Foots Cray Place
1.6 km
1-3, Chapmans Lane
816 m
Sidcup Place (Including Ha Ha To East)
1.7 km
Walls Surrounding And To West And South West Of Parish Church Of St James And Gatepiers And Gates To West Of Church
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Ruxley Farmhouse
1.1 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk Junction Of Sandy Lane
766 m
Lime Tree House
1.6 km
Tomb Of Frances Madocks To South Side Of Parish Church Of St James
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87, High Street
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5-9, High Street
1.6 km
Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds
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Milepost, Maidstone Road, Ruxley, E of Glebe Cottages, W of entrance to Manor Farm
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