Foxley Wood, Nature reserve in London Borough of Croydon, United Kingdom.
Foxley Wood spans 11.36 hectares of woodland containing oak, ash, sycamore, and wild cherry trees with an understorey of hazel throughout the reserve.
The Coulsdon and Purley Urban District Council acquired Foxley Wood under the Green Belt Act during the 1930s to preserve the natural environment.
The woodland serves as an educational space where visitors can observe forty-five bird species, diverse insects, and numerous plant varieties in their natural habitat.
Multiple access points to the nature reserve exist through Burwood Avenue, Northwood Avenue, Woodland Way, and Higher Drive for convenient exploration.
The presence of ancient woodland sections within Foxley Wood contributes to its classification as a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade 1.
Location: London Borough of Croydon
GPS coordinates: 51.32800,-0.11400
Latest update: March 14, 2025 18:32
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