How big is Sydenham Hill Wood?
ten-hectare
Sydenham Hill Wood is a ten-hectare wood on the northern slopes of the Norwood Ridge in the London Borough of Southwark.
Is Sydenham Hill a nice place to live?
Sydenham is a very family friendly area and whilst crime does exist, rates are lower than average compared to the rest of the Metropolitan Police force area and other parts of Southwark in particular, and around average in comparison to similarly sized areas of the UK.
How to get to Sydenham Hill Wood?
Access. Enter Sydenham Hill Wood via Crescent Wood Road (opposite Countisbury House) or via Dulwich Wood. Cox’s Walk can be joined from Sydenham Hill, or the junction of Lordship Lane and Dulwich Common.
What zone is Sydenham Hill Station?
Zone 3
(Zone 3) SYDENHAM STATION: This station has short platforms. Customers are advised to travel in the front 8 coaches and listen to on-board announcements.
Is Cox’s walk open?
Cox’s Walk footbridge remains closed to public access; We urge visitors not to shortcut by the footbridge, but to follow the existing path network.
How big is Dulwich Woods?
As well as its centrepiece Dulwich Park, it is home to more than 40 acres of allotments, 69 acres of ancient wood and and 12 paying fields. From the 12th to the 16th century the Manor of Dulwich was densely wooded.
Is Sydenham a rough area?
Sydenham has an above average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for London.
Is Sydenham affluent?
Prior to the creation of the County of London in 1889, Sydenham was located in Kent, bordering Surrey. Historically, the area was very affluent, with the Crystal Palace being relocated to Sydenham Hill in 1854….Sydenham, London.
| Sydenham | |
|---|---|
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | SE26 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
How long is Sydenham Hill Tunnel?
400-yard
The 400-yard, double bore tunnel was constructed between Sydenham Hill woods to the north and the proposed site of Upper Sydenham station (built in 1884) to the south.
How old is Dulwich Park?
Created in 1890, Dulwich Park began its life as farmland and a group of meadows known as “five fields”. Many of the ancient boundary oaks survive today.
Can you cycle in Dulwich Wood?
It’s a pretty park with nice surfaced footpaths, a cafe, a boating lake and recumbent bicycle hire.