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I ride past The Tarn whilst on a couple of my regular routes to and from favourite trails and woods - there’s a no cycling sign so I never went in until today - it’s amazing. Typically there was a couple of e bikes buzzing around but if you’re passing it’s well worth looking in. The Tarn is one of Royal Greenwich's Green Flag award winning sites. The Tarn is a beautiful wildfowl and bird sanctuary set within a charming landscaped garden, a well kept secret hidden away just off Court Road in Eltham. Many of it's original features have been retained from the 1930s, as it was originally on the grounds of Eltham Palace. There's a picnic area to sit and watch the wildlife. This unique site was purchased in 1934 when it was turned into a public park, it features a distictive green coloured lake, caused by the algae that grows on it, which makes it so popular with the many species of birds it hosts. The site was purchased in 1934 and turned into a public park and features a picnic area

Large scenic lake with a boating area and fishing spots. Woodland trails to the bottom edge.

I grew up in Eltham, we regularly played in North Park; there was a water fountain by the duck pond - which has since been removed, as has the adjacent hut that we’d sit in when it rained. Other wildlife frequent the pond, not just ducks, terrapins, frogs, toads and all manner of water birds. I’m not sure when this North Park duck pond has been re-christened ‘Long Pond’ .. but there’s now a pub named after it in Westmount Road… which used to be a video rental place.

Very relaxed setting, perfect if you need to take a break.

Built to provide water to Holwood House, later became popular as a bathing spot in Victorian times, and now popular with fishers.

The Tarn is a beautiful landscaped garden and lake with interesting wildfowl and a bird sanctuary.

Take route slowly first and check for logs placed to deter motorbikes