This large recreation ground near Brent Cross is named after a former farm. Although most of the site is currently managed as a sports field, its perimeter hedgerows are relics of the farmland era.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Clitterhouse Playing Fields
Borough: Barnet
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 17.27 ha
Description
Wildlife
The tall and largely unmanaged hedgerows contain an interesting mixture of typical ancient hedgerow species such as crab apple and Midland and common hawthorns. There are also some fine old oak and ash trees, together with suburban garden plants such as snowberry and lilac. The hedgerows attract birds such as blackcap and chaffinch, and mistle thrushes forage on the grass. A small stream flows in a concrete channel along the eastern edge of the park.Facilities
Football pitch; play areas; marked walking route; fairs; events
Oak leaves in spring © Mike Waite
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