
Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace
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A guided walk titled Great North Wood Guided Walk was organised by London Wildlife Trust on 3 October 2026. The walk covered a 4-mile route from Streatham Common to Crystal Palace, exploring fragments of the Great North Wood. It started at 10:00 and was free to attend.
Join London Wildlife Trust on a 4 mile guided walk taking in some of the remaining fragments of what was once the Great North Wood.
South of the River Thames, an ancient landscape of woodland and wooded commons once covered the high ground between Deptford and Selhurst.
The Great North Wood was gradually lost as London expanded, but fragments still remain. Join us to learn about the history and wildlife of this ancient landscape.
The walk will start at Streatham Common, passing through Biggin Wood, Spa Wood, Beaulieu Heights, Stambourne Woodland Walk and finishing in Crystal Palace park near the train station. The route is approximately 4 miles.
Meeting point:
The Rookery Cafe
The exact location is here:
https://w3w.co/acted.jabs.helps
The delivery of the 'Reuniting Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood' project is made possible by our funders and partners: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Dulwich Estate, Southwark Council, The Kusuma Trust, Black Girls Hike, Kingswood Community and Wanderers of Colour. This funding and these partnerships help to secure the future of the woods by bringing together the management of Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood under London Wildlife Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:00.
Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace is held at Streatham Common in London (Rookery Cafe, London, SW16 3BZ).
Entry to Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace is free.
The forecast for Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace is Clear · 15°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Streatham Common can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace
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A guided walk titled Great North Wood Guided Walk was organised by London Wildlife Trust on 3 October 2026. The walk covered a 4-mile route from Streatham Common to Crystal Palace, exploring fragments of the Great North Wood. It started at 10:00 and was free to attend.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Join London Wildlife Trust on a 4 mile guided walk taking in some of the remaining fragments of what was once the Great North Wood.
South of the River Thames, an ancient landscape of woodland and wooded commons once covered the high ground between Deptford and Selhurst.
The Great North Wood was gradually lost as London expanded, but fragments still remain. Join us to learn about the history and wildlife of this ancient landscape.
The walk will start at Streatham Common, passing through Biggin Wood, Spa Wood, Beaulieu Heights, Stambourne Woodland Walk and finishing in Crystal Palace park near the train station. The route is approximately 4 miles.
Meeting point:
The Rookery Cafe
The exact location is here:
https://w3w.co/acted.jabs.helps
The delivery of the 'Reuniting Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood' project is made possible by our funders and partners: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Dulwich Estate, Southwark Council, The Kusuma Trust, Black Girls Hike, Kingswood Community and Wanderers of Colour. This funding and these partnerships help to secure the future of the woods by bringing together the management of Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood under London Wildlife Trust.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace?
Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace taking place?
Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace is held at Streatham Common in London (Rookery Cafe, London, SW16 3BZ).
How much are tickets for Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace?
Entry to Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace is free.
What will the weather be like at Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace?
The forecast for Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace is Clear · 15°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Streatham Common can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace?
Tickets for Great North Wood Guided Walk - Streatham Common to Crystal Palace can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Streatham Common
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Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Saturday, 3 October 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 14°C · chance of rain 1% · wind 3 km/h
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