Oxleas Wood, London

Name: Oxleas Wood
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1097 among attractions in London

Park, Relax in park, Nature and wildlife

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Oxleas Wood is one of the few remaining areas of ancient deciduous forest in Eltham in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in southeast London. Some parts date back over 8,000 years to the end of the last ice age, the Younger Dryas. It is part of a larger continuous area of woodland and parkland on the south side of Shooter's Hill: other parts are Jack Wood, Castle Wood, Oxleas Meadows, Falconwood Field, Eltham Common and Eltham Park North. Eltham Park North includes the ancient Shepherdleas Wood. ()

Elevation: 384 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°28'1"N, 0°3'58"E

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Greenwich (Shooters Hill)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Oxleas Wood – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Severndroog Castle, Shrewsbury Park, Eaglesfield Park, Woolwich Common.

~1350 ftW
Forts and castles
Severndroog Castle, London
7 min walk • Severndroog Castle is a folly designed by architect Richard Jupp, with the first stone laid on 2 April 1784. While commonly referred to as a castle due to its turrets, it was built as a folly, as can be discerned by its small size and because it has never functioned as a castle.
0.8 miNE
Park
Shrewsbury Park, London
20 min walk • Shrewsbury Park is a public park situated on Shooter's Hill, south of Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south east London. The park is east of Plum Lane, and north of the Shooter's Hill golf course.
~1600 ftNE
Park
Eaglesfield Park, London
8 min walk • Eaglesfield Park is a public park situated close to the top of Shooter's Hill, south of Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south east London.
0.8 miNW
Park
Woolwich Common, London
22 min walk • Woolwich Common is a common in Woolwich in southeast London, England. It is partly used as military land and partly as an urban park. Woolwich Common is a conservation area. It is part of the South East London Green Chain.
1.2 miNE
Park
Plumstead Common, London
32 min walk • Plumstead Common is a common and urban park in Plumstead in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, south-east London. It is part of the South East London Green Chain.
1.6 miNE
Park
Winn's Common, London
41 min walk • Winn's Common is a public open space in Plumstead in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, England.
0.7 miW
Cemetery
Greenwich Cemetery, London
19 min walk • Greenwich Cemetery is a cemetery in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in southeast London. It is situated on the southwestern slopes of Shooter's Hill, on the western side of the A205 South Circular, Well Hall Road, approximately halfway between Woolwich, to the north, and Eltham, to the south.
1.6 miNW
Park
Maryon Wilson Park, London
41 min walk • Maryon Wilson Park is a public park on Thorntree Road, Charlton, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south east London. Together with the neighbouring Maryon Park and Gilbert's Pit, it is a Local Nature Reserve, and forms part of the South East London Green Chain.
0.4 miW
Park
Eltham Common, London
10 min walk • Eltham Common is a park and area of common land in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south-east London.
1.3 miNW
Park
Charlton Park, London
35 min walk • Charlton Park is a public park in Charlton, in south-east London, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It is situated east of Charlton village and Charlton House, and south of Charlton Park Road. Charlton cemetery lies to the east, and the park is north of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
1.2 miE
Park
Shoulder of Mutton Green, London
30 min walk • Shoulder of Mutton Green is a public open space in Welling in the London Borough of Bexley. It lies between Wickham Street and Bellegrove Road, which is part of the old London to Dover Road. It owes its unusual name to its triangular shape.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oxleas Wood?

Nearby attractions include Shooter's Hill, London (4 min walk), Severndroog Castle, London (7 min walk), Eaglesfield Park, London (8 min walk), Eltham Common, London (10 min walk).

How to get to Oxleas Wood by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oxleas Wood:

Bus

Memorial Hospital • Lines: 244, 486, 89, N89 (5 min walk)
Shooters Hill / The Bull • Lines: 244 (5 min walk)

Train

Falconwood (20 min walk)
Eltham (26 min walk)