This attractive area of woodland and rough grassland lies on a steep west-facing slope. It is near Well House, the second Streatham Spa, which was erected around 1800.The site is quiet and secluded, and is a Local Nature Reserve.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Unigate Wood
Borough: Lambeth
Grade: Borough
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 1.2 ha
Description
Wildlife
The rough grassland to the north of the site provides habitat for butterflies and moths. The woodland is surprisingly wild for an urban area, and includes a line of fine oaks - remnants of an ancient hedgeline. Some exotic species do survive, leftover from the days of the spa. The woodland canopy contains a range of trees. Shrubs growing here include holly, hawthorn, elder and blackthorn. A few bluebells thrive at the entrance to the wood.Facilities
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