Norwood Grove is a remnant of the Great North Wood, from which the area gets its name. The site has excellent views to central Croydon and beyond to the North Downs, and is also on the Capital Ring. Nettlefold Field is being managed for nature conservation. Croydon Active Lifestyles project uses part of this site as part of the Walking the Way to Health (WHI) scheme.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Norwood Grove and Nettlefold Field
Borough: Croydon
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 9.36 ha
Description
Wildlife
The site includes meadows, mature trees, woodland, a hedge and a small pond. Norwood Grove's only tangible link to the former ancient woodland is the many oak trees in the park. There is a small area of woodland, with many sycamores, beside the playing fields. The list of birds seen on the Nettelfold Field site is impressive for a small suburban park, including great spotted and green woodpeckers, nuthatch, greenfinch, chaffinch and goldcrest as regular visitors.Facilities
Toilet; walking route
Green woodpecker © Jason Gallier
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