Chessington Wood is most probably an ancient woodland consisting of oak, ash and birch, all growing on London Clay. An old hedgerow, bridleway and an abandoned railway embankment are included within the site, and the Bonesgate Stream flows along the southern margin.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Chessington Wood
Borough: Kingston upon Thames
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 9.87 ha
Description
Wildlife
The woodland ground flora includes the local rarities soft shield-fern, lady-fern and butcher's-broom. Breeding birds include coal tit, treecreeper and great spotted woodpecker.Facilities
Waymarked walking route.
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