There is a public footpath across the north of the site. This is an interesting mosaic of habitats that has developed within the former grounds of a demolished hospital building, including species-rich neutral to chalk grassland, scrub and some marginal secondary woodland. This site adjoins the eastern edge of Old Park Wood.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Medipark Site, Harefield
Borough: Hillingdon
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (part of site)
Area: 8.1 ha
Description
Wildlife
The best of the grassland supports a sizeable population of bee orchid, as well as occasional pyramidal orchid, common broomrape, glaucous sedge, grass vetchling and dwarf gorse, all regionally restricted plants of local distribution within the borough. The secondary woodland consists mainly of oak with some beech and common hawthorn, and a ground flora of brambl and bluebell. The invertebrate fauna is likely to be of interest and includes both marbled white and common blue butterflies, as well as the nationally scarce Roesel's bush-cricket.Facilities
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