Local Wildlife Site

Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation

The Leyfield (or Old Malden Common)

Borough: Kingston upon Thames

Grade: Borough Grade II

Access: Free public access (all/most of site)

Area: 1.22 ha

Description

The site of the former Old Malden Common, consisting of secondary woodland, scrub and a small area of remnant neutral grassland.

Wildlife

The woodland is composed of small-leaved elm, common hawthorn and blackthorn. Bramble, cow parsley and ivy dominate at ground level. Grassland in small glades supports agrimony, meadowsweet and common fleabane.

Facilities

Way marked walking route.

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