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Sparrow Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent

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Sparrow Wood

Oldfield Road, Bickley Oldfield Road is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Oldfield Road, Bickley Credit: Malc McDonald

Sparrow Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Kent, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, this woodland is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is primarily composed of oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells, primroses, and ferns, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

Sparrow Wood is also home to a wide range of animal species. Visitors may encounter deer, foxes, badgers, and a multitude of bird species, including woodpeckers, nightingales, and owls. The forest provides an important habitat for these creatures, offering food and protection throughout the year.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Sparrow Wood offers several well-maintained trails and footpaths that wind through the forest. These trails cater to varying degrees of difficulty, allowing both novice and experienced hikers to explore the woodland at their own pace. Along the way, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and may stumble upon hidden streams and ponds.

Sparrow Wood is open to the public year-round and provides a serene and peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether for a leisurely stroll, a bird-watching expedition, or a family picnic, this enchanting woodland offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.381316/0.065255069 or Grid Reference TQ4366. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Oldfield Road, Bickley Oldfield Road is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Oldfield Road, Bickley
Oldfield Road is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Fontwell Drive, Southborough, near Bromley Fontwell Drive is a residential cul-de-sac in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.
Fontwell Drive, Southborough, near Bromley
Fontwell Drive is a residential cul-de-sac in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.
Southborough Lane, Southborough, near Bromley Southborough Lane is a suburban road near Bromley in outer south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Southborough Lane, Southborough, near Bromley
Southborough Lane is a suburban road near Bromley in outer south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Cloisters Avenue, Southborough, near Bromley Cloisters Avenue is a residential road in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Cloisters Avenue, Southborough, near Bromley
Cloisters Avenue is a residential road in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
The Chequers, Southborough, near Bromley The Chequers pub in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon, as it was beginning to get dark. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
The Chequers, Southborough, near Bromley
The Chequers pub in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon, as it was beginning to get dark. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Station Square, Petts Wood
Station Square, Petts Wood
London Loop path in Jubilee Country Park
London Loop path in Jubilee Country Park
London Loop path in Jubilee Country Park
London Loop path in Jubilee Country Park
Path in Jubilee Country Park A nearby sign explains that this path was a former military road, part of a Second World War anti-aircraft gun emplacement.
Path in Jubilee Country Park
A nearby sign explains that this path was a former military road, part of a Second World War anti-aircraft gun emplacement.
Autumn sunlight in Petts Wood
Autumn sunlight in Petts Wood
Single track link in Chislehurst Junction
Single track link in Chislehurst Junction
Train heading into Chislehurst Junction
Train heading into Chislehurst Junction
Old Milestone by A21, Farnborough Common, Locks Bottom, 130m West of Fantail junction The Milestone is located on edge of shrubbery, behind path on the North of the road.  Parish of Bromley (Bromley District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Bromley marker design, erected by the Sevenoaks turnpike trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6061421" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6061421">Link</a>   Inscription reads:- (1 / MILE / TO / FARNBORO) : : (13 / MILES / TO / LONDON /BRIDGE) Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1299025 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1299025" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1299025">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Milestone Society National ID: KE_LBFA13
Old Milestone by A21, Farnborough Common, Locks Bottom, 130m West of Fantail junction
The Milestone is located on edge of shrubbery, behind path on the North of the road.  Parish of Bromley (Bromley District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Bromley marker design, erected by the Sevenoaks turnpike trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link   Inscription reads:- (1 / MILE / TO / FARNBORO) : : (13 / MILES / TO / LONDON /BRIDGE) Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1299025 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: KE_LBFA13
Platform 4, Orpington Station Orpington station is in zone 6. It was opened in 1868 by the South Eastern Railway. It is a busy station with regular services to London Charing Cross, London Victoria, Dover, Hastings and Ashford. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpington_railway_station" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpington_railway_station">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Platform 4, Orpington Station
Orpington station is in zone 6. It was opened in 1868 by the South Eastern Railway. It is a busy station with regular services to London Charing Cross, London Victoria, Dover, Hastings and Ashford. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Orpington Station Orpington station is in zone 6. It was opened in 1868 by the South Eastern Railway. It is a busy station with regular services to London Charing Cross, London Victoria, Dover, Hastings and Ashford. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpington_railway_station" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpington_railway_station">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Orpington Station
Orpington station is in zone 6. It was opened in 1868 by the South Eastern Railway. It is a busy station with regular services to London Charing Cross, London Victoria, Dover, Hastings and Ashford. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Orpington Station
Orpington Station
Petts Wood Station Petts Wood Station is north of Orpington on the South Eastern Main Line. It opened in 1928 and is in travel zone 5. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petts_Wood_railway_station" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petts_Wood_railway_station">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Petts Wood Station
Petts Wood Station is north of Orpington on the South Eastern Main Line. It opened in 1928 and is in travel zone 5. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Petts Wood Station Petts Wood Station is north of Orpington on the South Eastern Main Line. It opened in 1928 and is in travel zone 5. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petts_Wood_railway_station" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petts_Wood_railway_station">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Petts Wood Station
Petts Wood Station is north of Orpington on the South Eastern Main Line. It opened in 1928 and is in travel zone 5. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
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Sparrow Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4366 (Lat: 51.381316, Lng: 0.065255069)

Unitary Authority: Bromley

Police Authority: Metropolitan

What 3 Words

///chill.hills.basin. Near Orpington, London

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