Old Park Wood

Old Park Wood spans 16.7 hectares of natural terrain with small valleys, varied soil compositions, and a mix of oak, birch, hornbeam, and ash trees throughout.

The ancient woodland traces its origins to the Domesday Book era and formed part of Harefield Park, which contained an eighteenth-century house near present-day Harefield Hospital.

The woodland serves as a research location for botanical studies, containing rare plant species including the coral root bittercress among its diverse flora collection.

Visitors can access the nature reserve through a footpath connecting Summerhouse Lane and Hill End Road, which forms part of the London Loop walking route.

The site hosts all three native British woodpecker species and maintains one of the most botanically diverse ancient woods in the London metropolitan region.

Location: London Borough of Hillingdon

GPS coordinates: 51.61100,-0.49100

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:41