How The Woods Were Saved - Walk and Talk
Explore the woods and learn about how they were saved and conserved for future generations.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Land-hungry builders during the 1920’s, attracted by Petts Wood and Hawkwood, endangered our woodlands. We learn about those who acted to secure its conservation and future, and visit parts of the woodland that help tell that story. Chris Wells, Chair of the National Trust Petts Wood & Hawkwood committee, leads this walk.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Please register your interest at www.pettswood.org.uk
- Suitability
Supervised children are welcome
- Meeting point
Meet at the woods entrance, through Hazelmere Road underpass. BR5 1NZ What3words: create.funny.movie
- What to bring and wear
This activity will take place outside, so please ensure you wrap up warm and dry and wear suitable footwear for muddy, uneven paths. There is no shelter on this walk.
- Accessibility
Please wear sturdy footwear and use walking poles if necessary. The walk takes place on unmade tracks within the woodland and is unlikely to be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. The woodland floor can be uneven and sometimes muddy.
- Other
The walk is approximately 90 minutes long. There are no toilet facilities on this site, but Petts Wood is about 15 minutes away. Parking is on the highway - please observe all parking restrictions and don't obstruct driveways or entrances. If it's wet, we may have to cancel at short notice. To call us on the day or the day before the walk: 07539 390786. These events are organised and supported by The National Trust Petts Wood and Hawkwood Estate, Petts Wood & District Residents Association, The Chislehurst Society and National Trust Petts Wood Committee. We welcome your feedback on your experience at this event and your suggestions for future events.
Upcoming events
Dawn Chorus - Walk and Talk
Celebrate the Dawn Chorus with a guided woodland walk.
Insects - Walk and Talk
Hoverflies, beetles, moths, dragonflies and many more. We hope to see a veritable plethora of insects on our guided walk.
Wildflowers and Plants - Walk and Talk
Explore the plants and wildflowers that grow in Petts Wood and Hawkwood.
St Paul's Cray Common - Beating the Bounds
Come and join an ancient folk-religious ritual as our leaders take us along a section of the parish boundary.