Scratchwood, Country park in London Borough of Barnet, England.
Scratchwood extends across 57 hectares of natural woodland, featuring oak and hornbeam trees alongside herb-rich grassland and a pond.
The woodland dates back to the post-ice age period, with sections remaining from the ancient Middlesex Forest that covered the region 11,500 years ago.
The London Ecology Unit recognizes this location as Barnet's premier woodland for its diverse flora and ancient woodland indicator species.
Visitors can access the park through the main entrance with parking facilities from the northbound lane of Barnet Way on the A1 road.
The park hosts several rare plant species and provides nesting grounds for breeding birds including nuthatch, lesser whitethroat, and cuckoo.
Location: London Borough of Barnet
Shares border with: The Hale
GPS coordinates: 51.64000,-0.26400
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:02
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