Green Lung
Being only 13 miles from the centre of London, the estate is an important ‘Green Lung’ for the city.
This remaining area of countryside allows you to imaging the landscape of rural Chiselhurst before the arrival of the railways and suburban sprawl, whilst being an area in which wildlife is protected and can thrive.
Seasonal splendour
Visit Petts Wood and Hawkwood at any time of the year and enjoy the changes each season brings.
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Spring emerges with its array of wildflowers, which spread out across the woodland floor like a blanket.
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In summer, with the trees in full bloom, the woods are a hive of activity as insects and other invertebrates flit and feast on the woodland floor.
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Discover the patchwork of colours in autumn and the leaves tumble from the trees. Enjoy the sounds of leaves crackling underfoot and take in the smells of the earthy forest floor.
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Uncover the still and understated beauty of winter as you enjoy a crisp stroll through the tranquil woodland.