This park possesses some of the finest views in the whole of Brent borough, extending for miles across London. It is approached from Elms Lane, a very old track that dates from at least medieval times; some 18th and 19th century cottages are passed near the corner with Sudbury Court Road. A grassy entrance between houses leads up hill from Elms Lane into the main part of Elmwood Park.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Elmwood Park
Borough: Brent
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (part of site)
Area: 2.71 ha
Description
Wildlife
The grass in the main part is kept short. A number of old oaks, including one very large specimen right at the summit of the hill, possibly date from a former hedgerow. A more obvious, but rather scrubby, hedge runs along the northern edge, whilst a line of old horse-chestnuts separate the western side from some allotments. A part of the allotments have been allowed to grow wild. Young oak, as well as ash and sycamore saplings have crept into the southern half.On the southern side of the park is a woodland strip, dominated by ash, blackthorn and hawthorn. Beneath the canopy are nettle, bramble, cow parsley, hedge woundwort, wood avens and garlic mustard, as well as much ivy. An old fence line crosses the wood, and just beyond this are back gardens and houses.Facilities
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Frosted bramble © Jason Gallier
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