Cox’s Walk follows the route of an old avenue and footpath that runs from Dulwich Common (A201) in the north through to Sydenham Hill Road in the south-east. Cox’s Walk is regularly used by walkers and is part of the Green Chain Walk. The site is also protected under London’s Squares Act.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Cox's Walk
Borough: Southwark
Grade: Borough
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 1.34 ha
Description
Wildlife
A wooded corridor in the north is lined with mature oaks, with an understory of native shrub species including elder, holly, ash, hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel, and hornbeam. On the ground you can find include ground elder, wood aven, lesser celandine, and a small amount of native bluebell. This area supports a good bird population and includes less common species such as the nuthatch and green woodpecker, as well as other species such as stag beetle and foraging bats. The footpath narrows in the south as it passes through Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Woods. A native, species-rich hedgerow has recently been planted.Facilities
Waymarked walking route
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