Foxley Wood
Circular walk
A short, circular woodland walk just south of the Purley crossroads. Foxley Wood is a Local Nature Reserve in Purley in the London Borough of Croydon. Some of the woodland on site is ancient and hosts a variety of wildlife. Downloadable map available here.
Useful Information
How to get there: From Croydon, take the A23 south to Purley. Adter the crossroads and once under the railway bridge, take the first right onto Foxley Hill Road, right at Higher Drive. Parking is either Higher Drive, Northwood Avenue, or Burwood Avenue.
Grid Reference: TQ 315 608
Nearest Postcode: CR8 2ER
Parking: Parking is in residential roads around the wood.
The Walk
A short, circular walk just south of Purley crossroads.
Map with thanks to Ordnance Survey.
Walk
1 Use the circular route around the perimeter of the woods. You can start at either Higher Drive, Northwood Avenue, or Burwood Avenue. Parking is in residential roads, so be sure to park considerately before setting off. Repeat the route to extend the walk up to the 1.5 miles.
Similar Walks
Two further walks to consider in the London area.
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