Dulwich Upper Wood, Nature reserve in Crystal Palace, London Borough of Southwark, United Kingdom.
This 2.4-hectare local nature reserve contains oak woodland with trees over 300 years old, sycamores, and remnants of Victorian gardens.
The woodland was part of the Great North Wood in the Manor of Dulwich, owned by the Abbot of Bermondsey from the 12th to 15th century.
The reserve functions as an educational facility where visitors learn about urban ecology through guided programs and interpretative materials.
Access to the reserve is available through two entry points on Farquhar Road, with a full-time warden present to assist visitors.
The site contains over 200 species of fungi and features a specialized Woodland Food area demonstrating food growing techniques in shaded environments.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
GPS coordinates: 51.42400,-0.07800
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:50
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