Recreation at Folkes Lane Woodland

 

Visit Folkes Lane Woodland – it’s well worth it for the stunning views alone. The site’s based on what were previously arable fields grouped around a steep hill. From its top are vistas south over the River Thames to the North Downs and west across London’s Docklands with Canary Wharf, then on to the Millennium Dome and as far as the London Eye. It’s worth a visit for the exercise too. Folkes hillsides provide some fairly strenuous exercise opportunities. Why not tackle them? There’s a small wet area for amphibians and a stunning hilltop picnic spot. Or why not stand and watch the busy M25 traffic from Folkes’ relative tranquillity. Over 90,000 native trees were planted on the site and, as they steadily grow, those adjacent to the M25 are slowly screening out the motorway’s roar. Folkes Lane Woodland – a site for contrasts – whether it’s relaxation or energetic action, Folkes permits it.

How to get there:

Folkes Lane Woodland is in Thames Chase Community Forest. Upminster is the nearest town or village.

Head west along the A127 from Romford. Just before you reach junction 29 of the M25, turn left onto Folkes Lane. The Woodland is at the top of the road.

OS Grid Reference: TQ577 895

Other places to go in Thames Chase Community Forest

• Tylers Wood
  
• Berwick Glades
  
• Cely Woods
  
• The Thames Chase Forest Centre
  
• Bonnetts Wood
  
• Pages Wood
  
• Mardyke Woods
  
• Harold Court Woods
  
• Ingrebourne Hill
  

Facilities:

	The Woodland is a wonderful place to walk your dog – please show your respect for this special area by cleaning up after your dog. Dog Waste, if wrapped in plastic, can be put into the dog bins in car parks, or with household waste.

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