Kenley Common is owned and managed
by the Corporation
of London as an open space. The aerodrome, immediately adjacent to
the common, is still used by gliders. There is permissive access to the
area outside the perimeter track and care must be taken when flying is
underway.
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
Location - TQ3359
The main access is from Hayes Lane, but can also be gained from Kenley
Lane.
Public transport
Train: Whyteleafe
Bus: 407 along Godstone Road
Habitat
Apart from the tarmac area of the aerodrome runway, there is a mixture
of grassland and woods. Some of the site is on steep slopes.
Species
This is one of the few remaining sites in Croydon for breeding Skylarks.
Some of these can be found on the aerodrome.
