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Crofton Woods

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Crofton Woods

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Crofton Woods

Recommended by 30 hikers out of 32

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Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Best Hikes to Crofton Woods

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1. St Giles the Abbot Churchyard – Hayes Common loop from Hayes

17.9km

04:45

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. St Giles the Abbot Churchyard – The Wilberforce Oak and Seat loop from Southborough

18.9km

05:01

200m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Crofton Woods loop from Crofton

4.55km

01:11

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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troghalls

May 30, 2018

The paths are very muddy after rain

Kit P

September 8, 2022

Crofton Heath and woodland lie just west of Orpington. There are plenty of trails here to roam around on and enjoy some serenity. As you wander, it's hard to believe settlements surround you just beyond the treeline. The woods span 200 acres (81 ha), enveloping you in greenery.

troghalls

July 21, 2018

Crofton woods provide a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of busy roads and shops providing a pleasant walk between the edge of Orpington and edge of Bromley.
The woods are both a Site of Metropolitan Importance For Nature Conservation and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is a large area of ancient woodland founded on London Clay, which supports many types of trees, shrubs and herbs. Trees in the ancient wood are mainly oak and hazel, with a central area of former fields. It has high botanical diversity, including fourteen species of sedge, and a rich invertebrate fauna.
The paths get pretty muddy after rainfall and walking poles would be recommended and allow more time to pick your way.

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Elevation 130 m

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Crofton Woods

1. St Giles the Abbot Churchyard – Hayes Common loop from Hayes

2. St Giles the Abbot Churchyard – The Wilberforce Oak and Seat loop from Southborough

3. Crofton Woods loop from Crofton

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