The site was bought by Croydon Corporation
in various parcels between 1874 and 1919. Since then it has been a popular
open space and features a view point which looks across towards Crystal
Palace and parts of London.
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Location - TQ3564
Bounded by Shirley Hills Road, Oaks Road and Coombe Lane. The main access
for cars is off Shirley Hills Road (TQ355642), but the site is readily
accessible to pedestrians off all three roads.
Facilities
WC and viewpoint
Public transport
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Tramlink: Coombe Lane stop
Bus: 130 and 466 along Shirley Hills Road and Coombe Lane
Addington/Shirley Hills Coulsdon Common
Croham Hurst
Farthing Downs/
Happy Valley
Kenley Common
Kings Wood
Lloyd Park
Riddlesdown
Selsdon Wood
South Norwood
Country Park
South Norwood Lake
Waddon Ponds
Site
Records
Habitat
The site mainly comprises woodland with an area of heathland on the summit
Species
Regular woodland species, including Stock Doves. Spotted Flycatchers may
be found on migration and there is a recent record of a breeding attempt
(which is now a very scarce event in Croydon). Redpolls and occasional
Firecrests can be found in winter. This was the last known site in Croydon
for breeding Wood Warblers, but these seem to have disappeared in the
late 1990s.
