The River Pinn here flows through a mix of woodland, scrub and damp grassland, before continuing westward over the borough boundary into Hillingdon, where it is described as the River Pinn near Eastcote. The western section of this site is freely accessible during daylight hours. There is also public access to Cuckoo Hill Allotments from a public footpath, and to the section from Lloyd Court to Eastcote Road. The section east of Cannon Lane is inaccessible, but viewable from roadside and Grove estate. There is no access to the sections from Cranbourne Drive to Lloyd Court or Eastcote Road to Cannon Lane.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
River Pinn at West Harrow
Borough: Harrow
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (part of site)
Area: 3.36 ha
Description
Wildlife
This attractive river corridor contains a good range of wildlife habitats. There is a significant decaying timber component in these woodlands, which is likely to be important for fungi and invertebrates. Hazel grows in the woodland amongst oak, ash, field maple and English elm. The ground flora includes lesser celandine and wood avens, while water figwort grows on the riverbank.Facilities
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Sulphur tuft fungus © Jason Gallier
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