Description
Nunhead Cemetery has the largest woodland area near the centre of London. A Victorian burial ground since 1840 is now a nature reserve. The area has many mature trees, some open areas and many overgrown scrubland sections. There is a seasonal spring fed pond (press STAR on map) in Autumn/Winter/Spring where Stokkönd, Dílaskarfur, Silfurmáfur, Sílamáfur and Gráhegri are usual. Sparrhaukur and Náttugla are regularly seen as well as commoner Passerines. PLEASE KEEP TO ALL PATHS ONSITE.
Details
Access
Parking on street only on surrounding roads. Press P's on map for directions. The nearest station to Nunhead Cemetery is Nunhead Railway Station, which is served by Southeastern trains. It’s just a short walk from the cemetery. The nearest tube station is Brockley. By bus: lines 177, 343, 36, 78, P12 stop close to Nunhead Cemetery.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , City/village , PondConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Summer , Spring , AutumnRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Cemetery opening times -
1 April - 30 Sept 0830-1900hrs.
1 Oct - 31 Oct 0830-1700hrs.
1 Nov - 28 Feb 0830-1600hrs.
1 March - 31 March 0830-1700hrs.

